Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor - Physician Assistant or Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is seeking a full-time Instructor for Pediatrics - Critical Care available to Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners. The role offers hands-on ICU experience in a high-volume pediatric setting with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant master's degree and possess relevant licensure; PALS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education required: NP path requires Master's Degree in Nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP‑AC).
• Education required: PA path requires Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) or similar.
• Experience: None required, though preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to pediatric patients in critical care settings under physician supervision.
• Perform history taking, physical exams, order and interpret studies, and document patient status.
• Collaborate with CICU staff, fellows, and other providers; participate in education and on-call duties.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) or similar

Tools

PALS certifications

Job description

Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor - Physician Assistant or Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Job Title: Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor - Physician Assistant or Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Division: Pediatrics

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Requisition ID: 25433

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Instructor Faculty for the position of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position offers a unique experience in a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in Pediatric Critical Care.

Texas Children's Hospital is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, comprised of 170 intensive care beds spread across four campuses and is the affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. The primary clinical site for this position is at Texas Children's Hospital, Medical Center Campus in Houston.

The Division of Critical Care Medicine, in the Department of Pediatrics, is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of attending critical care physicians, advanced practice providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants), postdoctoral fellows, and research support personnel committed to the care of patients suffering from a life‑threatening illness or injury.

Job Purpose

Provides advanced care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

Job Duties

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non‑pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records by writing orders and progress notes in patient charts to document patient status, treatments, and procedures.
• Day‑to‑day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care.
• Active role in education of trainees.
• Supervision of Fellows.
• Included in day and night on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit.
• Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery.
• Participation in all CCM Section and educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Provide follow‑up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
• Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required:

• For Nurse Practitioners: Master's Degree in Nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP‑AC).
• For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) or similar.

Experience Required: None required, though preferred.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP‑AC) required.
• For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.