Advanced Practice Provider, Obstetrics and Gynecology General Outreach

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

1d•Onsite

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. Provides primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care. Uses the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the client and family. Plans, develops, coordinates, and provides appropriate health education and counseling in response to patient needs. Contributes to the advancement of the profession, seeks to ensure high quality care within the RWSP, and demonstrates leadership skills in achieving improved outcomes for all clients and their families. Responsible for the health care provided and will utilize age specific developmental principles when providing care.

Requirements

Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
No experience required for Physician Assistant role
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)
No experience required for Nurse Practitioner role
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)
Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.
Current RNs who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.

Nice To Haves

2+ years prior advanced practice experience in Women’s Primary OB/GYN Care ambulatory setting.

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
Promotes and maintains health and prevents illness in a clinical setting
Provides primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care
Uses the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the client and family
Plans, develops, coordinates, and provides appropriate health education and counseling in response to patient needs
Contributes to the advancement of the profession
Seeks to ensure high quality care within the RWSP
Demonstrates leadership skills in achieving improved outcomes for all clients and their families
Responsible for the health care provided and will utilize age specific developmental principles when providing care