5-7 years of clinical experience in specialized adult care
Completion of an advanced educational program (PA-C or Acute Care NP)
Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience
Current Texas state license to practice
Appropriate board certification
Responsibilities
Obtain detailed patient histories and conduct physical exams
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures
Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments
Monitor accuracy of patient medical records
Provide follow-up health maintenance care per protocols
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a dedicated cardiology team
Opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Focus on advanced care in heart failure and transplant specialties
Professional development opportunities within a leading medical center
Supportive team culture emphasizing effective and friendly interactions
Full Job Description
Medicine - Cardiology (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)
Division: Medicine
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
This position provides advanced care to patients in a clinical (outpatient) and hospital (inpatient) settings in an area of specialization under the direction of the physicians of the Heart Failure, LVAD, and Heart Transplant Team. This position is only working at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in collaboration with all members of cardiology, including physicians, advanced level providers, nursing team, coordinators, and patients, in a manner that is effective, professional, and friendly.
Job Duties
This position will be involved in direct patient care, independently and along physicians in the inpatient care areas (ICU, Acute Care, telemetry) and Outpatient Clinic and is responsible for:
Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Maintain records and write orders and progress in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have clinical experience in specialized care of an adult population and have completed an advanced level educational program (Physician Assistant - Certified or Acute Care for NPs)
Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience, as required per licensure.
Current license to practice in the State of Texas
Appropriate board certification
Requisition ID: 26459
About Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. BCM is known for its research and education programs in the biomedical sciences. The school offers degrees in medicine, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences. BCM is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Huffington Center on Aging, and the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
