Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Med-General Medicine
About The Position
Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting. The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team, focusing on supporting Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Community Medicine initiatives. This position is funded through a 50/50 split between the St. Vincent's Hope Clinics and the Department of Internal Medicine. It is uniquely structured to dedicate 50%25 of the time to inpatient and outpatient SUD clinical access, supported by the Department of Internal Medicine, and 50%25 to Community Medicine and/or clinical research access, supporting the St. Vincent's Hope Clinics and the Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics (CAST). The SUD clinics, inpatient consult service, and Community Medicine clinics serve as interprofessional clinical training grounds, making this role ideal for individuals with a passion for medical education in a supportive academic setting. While interest and experience in clinical research are also encouraged, they are not mandatory. This position is perfect for those eager to develop expertise in delivering specialized SUD care using a contemporary, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach within an expanding program focused on excellence in interprofessional clinical care, education, and research to best serve our community. The APP will support specialized Primary Care SUD and Community Medicine clinics on Galveston Island on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, and will assist the Addiction Medicine consult service on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons on the Galveston Campus. The remaining time will be dedicated to community care, research, and/or administrative duties. While clinical experience in treating SUDs is not a prerequisite, applicants should be strong patient advocates for the treatment and prevention of SUDs. Experienced applicants and/or those with prior lived experiences are also encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
- Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
Nice To Haves
- Interest and experience in clinical research
Responsibilities
- Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols
- Manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes
- Promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting
- Support specialized Primary Care SUD and Community Medicine clinics
- Assist the Addiction Medicine consult service
- Community care, research, and/or administrative duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
