Surgical Critical Care APP - Night Shift (PA)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) for Surgical Critical Care on the night shift at Texas Medical Center, Houston. The role includes direct patient care in the ICU and a faculty appointment with full benefits.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree, Texas PA licensure, and board certification. Night-shift coverage supports general surgery, transplant, vascular, and thoracic services with a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic ICU from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM.
• Perform histories and physical examinations; develop assessments and plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic procedures (labs, imaging).
• Place central lines and midlines as appropriate.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Document accurately in the EPIC system.
• Guide and support nursing staff, medical assistants, and unit managers.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and families about care.
• Supervise PA students, medical students, and residents.
• Foster a positive, team-based work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Physician Assistant- Surgical Critical Care Night Shift

Department: Surgery

Division: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Work Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

SUMMARY

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high-quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include management of patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic and general thoracic patients.

1. Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations

2. Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care

3. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging

4. Place central lines and midlines

5. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments

6. Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system

7. Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers

8. Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care

9. Give direction and support to PA students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service

10. Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty

11. Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

1. Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

2. Board certification by appropriate certifying organization

3. Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas

4. No experience required

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

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

Contact Information

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