Surgery (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to join its hepatology and liver transplant team. The role focuses on outpatient care within a nationally recognized transplant program, collaborating with hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and other team members.

The successful candidate will be appointed as an Instructor, participate in education of healthcare professionals, and enjoy Baylor faculty benefits within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient hepatology care in collaboration with hepatology and transplant teams.
• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic procedures (paracentesis, imaging, labs, ECGs).
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Educate patients on prescribed regimens and home care.
• Document accurately in the EPIC EMR system.
• Coordinate with the transplant team for evaluations and care planning.
• Guide PA/NP students and residents; support staff and clinic coordinators.

Skills

History taking and physical exams

Clinical collaboration

Documentation in EPIC EMR

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Board certification

Texas licensure/eligibility

DEA registration or eligibility

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

The Division of Abdominal Transplant in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our multidisciplinary hepatology and liver transplant team.

This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice in a nationally recognized transplant program providing comprehensive care to patients with chronic liver disease and undergoing liver transplantation. The APP will primarily provide outpatient hepatology care while collaborating closely with hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and other members of the hepatology and liver transplant teams.

Job Purpose

Successful candidates will be passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care, working in a collaborative academic environment, and contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. The selected candidate will be appointed to the rank of Instructor and will be eligible for Baylor College of Medicine faculty benefits.

• Common diagnoses treated: Liver cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, fatty liver disease, Wilson's disease, alcohol related liver disease, liver masses, cholecystitis, bile duct injuries, as well as pre and post liver transplantation care along with the transplant coordinators.
• Schedule: Four ten-hour workdays M, W, Thur, Fri. Option for M-F eight-hour workdays as well. One of these days each week will also include call from 7:30-5:30.
• Join rotating call schedule for weekend coverage for inpatient, to be used ONLY in the event that the inpatient provider is ill and back-up is needed.

Job Duties

The APP will provide comprehensive hepatology care in an outpatient setting while collaborating with designated hepatologists and the transplant team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
• Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to paracentesis, x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients
• Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and clinic coordinators
• Coordinate with abdominal transplant team for patients being evaluated for transplant
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
• Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service
• Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
• Gastroenterology and/or hepatology experience, preferred

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