Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - Trauma Surgery

Ascension•Kyle, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As a PRN Acute Care APRN or PA with Trauma and General Surgery, you will have the opportunity to provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician. You will work closely with the Trauma Surgeons on call. Position Highlights: NP's - acute care certification upon applying strongly preferred 1-2 years of experience strongly preferred Schedule requires nights and weekend availability About Ascension Seton As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas. About Austin It is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
Master's degree preferred.
1 year of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

NP's - acute care certification upon applying strongly preferred
1-2 years of experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy