Job Description

Summary

The Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy within the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality surgical care under physician supervision at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical excellence, a commitment to scholarly activity, and the ability to manage direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment at the Instructor level and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include providing inpatient and outpatient care for vascular surgery patients. The Advanced Practice Provider will:

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Formulate assessments and care plans and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, including, but not limited to, X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MRI and CT imaging
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments
• Educate patients regarding prescribed treatment regimens, home care, and health maintenance
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Epic electronic medical record
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing health maintenance services
• Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including nurses, medical assistants, and clinic coordinators
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and patients' family members regarding care
• Provide instruction, direction, and support to physician assistant and nurse practitioner students, medical students, and residents assigned to the service
• Foster a positive, team-based work environment through supportive and respectful interactions with colleagues, staff, learners, and faculty
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Vascular Surgery experience, preferred.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.