Master's in nursing (Doctorate of Nursing Practice preferred) for Nurse Practitioners
Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program for Physician Assistants
Current Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
Applicable board-certification
DEA certification
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and obtain medical history
Perform physical assessments and distinguish between normal and abnormal findings
Implement management plans in collaboration with physicians
Work collaboratively as part of the neurology faculty care team
Provide specialty medical care in the neurology clinic
Benefits
Full-time position within a reputable medical school
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment
Engagement in specialty medical care
Access to professional development resources
Potential for career advancement within the institution
Full Job Description
Neurology Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (Specialist)
The Department of Neurology in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) with excellent clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the neurology faculty care team at the University Health Neurology Clinic.
As an integral member of the neurology team, the advanced practice provider will provide specialty medical care in collaboration with licensed physicians. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, obtaining history, performing physical assessments, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings, and implementing an appropriate management plan in collaboration with physicians.
Educational requirements for Nurse Practitioners include a master's in nursing (Doctorate of Nursing Practice is preferred) and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Physician Assistant candidates must have a bachelor's degree (master's degree is preferred) and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program is required. All candidates must have a current Texas license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant, applicable board-certification, and DEA certification.
For consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers applicant portal at: https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers to apply for position # [redacted] and upload 1) a cover letter stating career goals and the relevance of the candidate's training and experience to the position, 2) a current CV, and 3) names and contact information of three references.
About Ut Health
UT Health is a comprehensive academic health center in Texas, uniting schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences and biomedical informatics. The center is dedicated to education, research and clinical care. UT Health is home to more than 24000 students, faculty and staff and has six campuses across the state. The center is committed to advancing health through innovative research, education and patient care.
