Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Job at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Summary

The section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology section is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the clinical operations team of the General Gastroenterology Team. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, supporting care and management of primarily established patients that have seen a general GI physician in the hospital or outpatient clinic setting. The NP or PA will become familiar over time with nuances of care for this particular patient population, including the various treatment options and procedures that are performed in the evaluation and management of these patients.

Job Duties

  • Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
  • Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
  • Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
  • Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on 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.
  • Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

 

For Nurse Practitioner:

 

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

 

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. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: 1-2 years of clinical nursing or PA experience in an Ambulatory Clinic/Practice setting, preferably in Gastroenterology.
  • Experience providing in-person triage and direct patient care for acute and chronic conditions as appropriate for an ambulatory outpatient.
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in the healthcare setting.

 

 

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

 

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