Pediatrics - Gastroenterology (Instructor - Physician Assistant)
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Purpose
Provides and coordinates 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 and perform clinical consultations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacological, non-pharmacological and nutritional treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of 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.
- Collaborate with subspecialists and ancillary staff in care coordination and discharge planning.
- Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring hospitalization.
- Taking an active role in education of trainees when present.
- Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders and consultants throughout Texas Children's.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Required:
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
- 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