Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology
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UTMB Health is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology. The Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with a physician, managing medical aspects of care including observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and health teachings. This role also focuses on promoting and maintaining health and preventing illness in a clinical setting.
Key focus areas include Obtain medical histories, organize relevant data, and perform physical examinations., Suggest pertinent laboratory, radiographic, or other studies to establish or support a diagnosis., and Perform preliminary reviews of radiographs, laboratory data, ECG’s, and other clinical information..
Successful candidates bring Graduation From Accredited Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner Program, Current Licensure To Practice In Texas, and Certification By The National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Important skills include Obtain Medical Histories, Organize Relevant Data, Perform Physical Examinations, Suggest Pertinent Laboratory Studies, Suggest Pertinent Radiographic Studies, and Suggest Other Studies.
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Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology
Galveston, Texas, United States
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2604209
JOB SUMMARY
Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program and current licensure to practice in the State of Texas.
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No experience required.
Job Duties:
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Obtains medical histories, organizes relevant data, performs physical examinations, and suggests pertinent laboratory, radiographic or other studies that are needed to establish or support a diagnosis.
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Performs preliminary reviews of radiographs, laboratory data, ECG’s and other relevant clinical information; formulates and orders (PhysicianAssistant / Nurse Practitioner license) therapeutic regimens for treatment of pathologic states or disabling entities.
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Documents histories, physical examinations, and relevant clinical information, ensuring adequate documentation of existing medical conditions; medically classifies patients according to physical, functional and emotional capabilities.
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Monitors treatment progress and protocols of patients in chronic care clinical settings; counsels patients on preventive medicine regimens; reviews medical records or therapeutic regimens to insure proper content and appropriateness of medical regimen.
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Provides patient counseling and health instruction about medical problems, nutrition, medication and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
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Serves as representative and emissary of the physician in delegated matters of related duties as required. Interdisciplinary coordination and clinical care responsibilities.
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Documents all health care encounters and relevant clinical information in the electronic medical records.
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Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
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Performs related duties as required.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
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Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
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No experience required
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
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Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
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Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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No experience required
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
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Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
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Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
Current RNs who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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