Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care, University Health Services

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and offers the option to work between 9 and 12 months per year. The number of months worked annually will be established at the time of hire between the selected candidate and hiring supervisor. Employees working less than 12 months annually will be placed on Not Scheduled to Work leave during periods not scheduled to work. Purpose: Provide primary medical care to the student population at the University of Texas at Austin.

Requirements

Physician Assistant Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies
Current license from the Texas Medical Board, without pending or current disciplinary action
Certificate of graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
Current National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants to practice as a Physician Assistant
Four years of experience in primary care as a Physician Assistant
Experience using electronic medical records
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree in nursing (MSN)
Certificate of graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Current APRN license in the state of Texas, without pending or current disciplinary action
Current registration from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, without any pending or current disciplinary action
Certification by the Texas Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Four years of experience in primary care as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Experience using electronic medical records
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

More than the required years of experience
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent professional demeanor
Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Point and Click
Familiarity in working in an integrated behavioral health clinic setting
Experience working with college-age populations

Responsibilities

Provides primary medical healthcare services to the student population at the University of Texas at Austin as a University Health Services (UHS) General Medicine Provider
Participates in committees, policy revisions, and peer review
Participates in the overall goals of the organization
Reviews and demonstrates compliance with UHS and departmental policies and procedures
Exhibits professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional customer service in all aspects of work.
Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
Other related functions as assigned.