NP/PA, Surgical (Ortho - Hand)
About The Position
The NP/PA, Surgical functions collaboratively with physician(s) in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols, and develops and maintains a patient volume under physician supervision. The NP/PA provides practice, clinic, and call coverage and may round for physicians during periods of absence. The position prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, potentially including hospital rounding and consultation, assisting in surgery when appropriate, and exercising prescriptive authority. The posting describes the Orthopedics–Hand specialty and is located at the Dodson Medical Office Building in the Ortho-APP department. The position is based in Texas; hired employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and keep all required licenses and credentials current.
Requirements
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: a Master’s Degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- For Physician Assistants: a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Current Texas professional registered nurse license and current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
- Current Texas professional physician assistant license and PA-C certification for Physician Assistants.
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Maintain primary residence in Texas throughout employment.
- Maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: at least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
- For Physician Assistants: at least 1 year of experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: RNFA certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention autonomously according to approved protocols.
- Develop and maintain a patient volume under physician supervision.
- Provide practice, clinic, and call coverage.
- Round for physicians during periods of absence.
- Prescribe modalities to meet wellness and illness needs within the role's authority.
- Provide hospital rounding and consultation and assist in surgery when appropriate.
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Job Type
Full-time
