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UTHealth Houston

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

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A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$115,186 / year median in Texas

+17% projected growth

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 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. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 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) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 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 Plus many more!
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. 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. 2. Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care. 3. Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures. 4. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician. 5. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples. 6. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information. 7. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals. 8. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan. 9. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. 10. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. 11. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery. 12. Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/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