Baylor College of Medicine
Physician Assistant / Pediatrics / Texas / Locum Tenens / Instructor - NursePrac
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Summary
Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Academic General Pediatrics seeks a dynamic APP to join our diverse division at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital as a member of the Texas Children's Mobile Clinic Program (TC-MCP) team. The main clinical role of this Clinical Instructor position is to see patients and teach medical students/residents on board our free, comprehensive‑care, outpatient mobile clinics. The TC‑MCP provides high‑quality healthcare to under‑resourced children in the greater Houston area. With our three medical mobile clinics, we travel into communities (schools, churches, community centers) to care for pediatric patients with limited access to care. In addition to clinical care, this position offers the opportunity to engage in research, advocacy, policy, and educational leadership, with the potential for career advancement through scholarly work. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday with some required evening and weekend duties year‑round.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well with the mobile clinic team, communicate effectively with patients and their families; have a passion for medical education; and enjoy working with children and adolescents in under‑resourced communities.
Job Duties
Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non‑pharmacological treatments.
Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
Provide follow‑up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
Collaborate with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
For Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in Nursing.
For Physician Assistant: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
Certification/Licenses/Registration
For Nurse Practitioner: 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), and specialty certification as required by department.
For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by the department.
Experience Required: two years of clinical experience in Pediatrics. Required: Current Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). Preference will be given to English/Spanish bilingual candidates.
Contact Sanghamitra M. Misra, MD Medical Director, Texas Children's Mobile Clinic Program Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Monica Stubblefield Senior Operations Business Manager, AGP
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well with the mobile clinic team, communicate effectively with patients and their families; have a passion for medical education; and enjoy working with children and adolescents in under‑resourced communities.
Job Duties
Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non‑pharmacological treatments.
Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
Provide follow‑up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
Collaborate with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
For Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in Nursing.
For Physician Assistant: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
Certification/Licenses/Registration
For Nurse Practitioner: 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), and specialty certification as required by department.
For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by the department.
Experience Required: two years of clinical experience in Pediatrics. Required: Current Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). Preference will be given to English/Spanish bilingual candidates.
Contact Sanghamitra M. Misra, MD Medical Director, Texas Children's Mobile Clinic Program Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Monica Stubblefield Senior Operations Business Manager, AGP
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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