Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology - Colorectal Surgery (Outpatient)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Colorectal Surgery outpatient team under physician supervision.

You will evaluate patients, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, perform pre- and post-operative tasks, and participate in tumor board and clinics to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in PA studies or nursing.
• Current Texas license for PA or APRN with BLS certification.
• PA applicants require NCCPA certification; NP applicants require Texas APRN license and RN license.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and tumor board meetings.
• Develop assessment and treatment plans in outpatient colorectal surgery.
• Order and interpret diagnostics; manage pre- and post-operative care.
• Instruct patients on home care and treatment regimens.
• Provide wound care and postoperative instructions.
• Perform duties as assigned based on service needs.

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology - Colorectal Surgery (Outpatient)

Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology - Colorectal Surgery (Outpatient)

Division: Surgery

Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Division of Surgical Oncology in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner who will provide care to Colorectal Surgical patients under the direction of a physician in the outpatient setting. Under the direction of the supervising physician, this position will evaluate and assess patients to determine treatment plans, coordinate care with multidisciplinary services, and evaluate post operative patients independently. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm.

Job Duties

• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations.
• Orders x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic images or procedures, and interprets results.
• Formulates an assessment and plan; orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests in coordinator with faculty supervising physician.
• Perform pre-operative tasks such as reviewing pending labs and imaging results, and screening upcoming clinics, as well as post-operative phone calls.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary Conferences such as Tumor Board and Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference (CME Eligible).
• Coordinates with inpatient team on inpatients nearing discharge, develop care plans, and provide detailed counseling on home care and clinic follow-up.
• Evaluate and treat postoperative and/or established patients independently as delegated in the clinic.
• Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance.
• Administers such therapeutic procedures as injections, suturing, and wound care.
• Performs wound care procedures such as suture removal, staple removal, drain removal, and dressing changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change based on service needs for Surgical Oncology.

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications for Physician Assistant:

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Experience Required: None Required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration:
  • Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board.
  • The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) board certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Nursing
• Experience Required: None Required.
• Certifications/Licenses/Registration:
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
  • Current Texas Licensure as an Advance Practice Nurse (APRN-NP).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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.

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

Requisition ID: 25980