Advanced Practice Provider - Gynecology Oncology (Katy Ob/Gyn)

About the role

Join UT Health’s OBGYN Department – Division of Gynecologic Oncology as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) at our Katy location. In this role, you will provide clinical support to our provider while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative team environment. UT Health offers a supportive culture focused on excellence in patient care, professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance, giving providers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Key accountabilities

• Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
• Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
• Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
• Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
• Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
• Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
• Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and skills

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Physician Assistant:

• Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant
• Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.

Minimum education

Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

Minimum experience

None.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care