Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care Day Shift

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Summary

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. The candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include management of patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic and general thoracic patients.

  • Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
  • Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging
  • Place central lines, arterial lines, and midlines
  • Perform bronchoscopies
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
  • Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers
  • Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
  • Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service
  • Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required:

  • Physician Assistant Candidates: Master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
  • Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Master’s degree in nursing.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

  • Physician Assistant Candidates: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board.
  • Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP).

Experience Required: None required.

Specialty certification as required by department.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

 

 

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

Posted 2025-07-29

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