Advanced Practice Provider -Neurosurgery - Outpatient (Southeast)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized team dedicated to advancing neuroscience care across the Greater Houston area. UTHealth Neurosciences-Southeast Houston extends the expertise of the Texas Medical Center to patients closer to home, providing access to highly specialized care for complex neurological conditions. We are seeking a full-time Advanced Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care or Physician Assistant) to join our Department of Neurosurgery, where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care. In this role, you will provide clinical support and patient care in a specialized clinic setting under the direction of a physician, helping patients access the most advanced treatment options while improving their quality of life. Location: 11920 Astoria Blvd, Houston, 77089 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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!
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