Advanced Practice Professional

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Will plan, organize and direct the care of patients seen at UTHSCT and area nursing homes in collaboration with and under the supervision of the attending physicians. May act autonomously as determined by practice protocols established within the department between the supervising physician(s). Responsibilities include program development and coordination, clinical practice and research. Duties will be assigned by supervising physician

and/or administrative officer.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS
• Provides patient care to assigned patients. This may include assessment, development, and implementation of a

treatment plan; patient/family education.
• Serves as a team member in providing continuity of health care.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant's program or a Master's degree in advanced nurse practice.

REQUIRED LICENSES/ CERTIFICATION
• Licensed Physician Assistant or an RN licensure as advanced practice nurse from the Texas State Board of

Nursing Examiners.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification, as applicable for specific privileges.