Baylor College of Medicine

Surgical Oncology (Instructor - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)

Baylor College of Medicine$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing.
  • Current Texas licensure as a Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse.
  • NCCPA board certification for Physician Assistant.
  • Current Texas Advanced Practice Nurse licensure for Nurse Practitioner.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain detailed history and perform physical exams for surgical oncology patients.
  • Perform or order necessary diagnostic tests and interpret results.
  • Formulate patient assessments and coordinate care with supervising physician.
  • Round on inpatients nearing discharge and develop individualized care plans.
  • Facilitate patient discharges and participate in multi-disciplinary rounds.
  • Evaluate and treat postoperative patients as delegated in the clinic.
  • Instruct patients on therapy regimens and health maintenance.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunity to work in a renowned surgical department.
  • Access to advanced medical technologies and resources.
  • Potential for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Contributions to patient care in a reputable oncology setting.
Full Job Description
Division: Surgery

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner who will provide care to Colorectal Surgical Oncology patients under the direction of a physician. This position will assist the supervising physician with evaluating and assessing patients to determine treatment plans. They will see post-operative patients.

Job Duties

  • Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations for peri-operative care of surgical oncology patients.
  • Perform or order x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results.
  • Formulate an assessment and plan; order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests in coordinator with faculty supervising physician.
  • Round on inpatients nearing discharge, develop care plans, and provide detailed counseling on home care and clinic follow-up.
  • Perform patient discharges and attend multi-disciplinary rounds to inform all teams of patient plans.
  • Evaluate and treat postoperative and/or established patients independently as delegated in the clinic.
  • Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance.
  • Administer such therapeutic procedures as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
  • Perform bedside wound care procedures such as suture removal, staple removal, drain removal, and dressing changes.
  • Perform pre-operative tasks such as reviewing pending labs and imaging results, and screening upcoming clinics, as well as post-operative phone calls.


Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistant:
  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
  • Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board.
  • The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) board certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Experience Required: None Required.


Nurse Practitioner:
  • Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
  • Current Texas Licensure as an Advance Practice Nurse (APRN-NP).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Experience Required: None Required.


Requisition ID: 25980

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.
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