Advanced Practice Provider

Provides patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of the Physician and/or Medical Director.

Required Experience

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
OR
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibilityof the Physician and or Medical Director.
• Elicits detailed patient histories.
• Examines patients, performs a comprehensive physical examinationand compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as X-ray,electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results fordeviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations,suturing and wound care and manages infections.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, recordsprogress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribedtherapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living and healthmaintenance.
• Round on and treat patients in hospitals on assigned service.Rounding may include up to 2 weekends per month.
• Participates in teaching efforts of the department of Surgery, such asseminars, conferences and special programs.
• Works with medical students and residents, nursing and allied healthpersonnel as part of the acute care surgery team.

Occasional Duties:

• Render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death.