Dermatology (Instructor - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)
baylor college of medicineHouston, TX
Dermatology (Instructor - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)
baylor college of medicineHouston, TXSenior L5
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APPLY NOWDermatology (Instructor - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide care to patients for an out-patient clinical setting in one or more specialized areas, cosmetics, laser, general dermatology, and Mohs surgery, under the direction of a physician. This individual will provide patient care in the outpatient setting, with potential to assist in the operating room while working closely with faculty, residents, and clinical staff within the department. The accepted candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. The practitioner will have direct patient care responsibilities.
Job Purpose:
Provide advanced care to patients in a clinical setting in the area of dermatologic specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties:
Clinic evaluation, diagnosis, work up, and management of a wide spectrum of dermatologic ailments.
Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; order and interpret clinical tests, prescribe medications, diagnose, and develop treatment plans; educate patients/families on treatment options; and conduct follow-up evaluations.
May perform such office procedures as excisions, repairs, cosmetics procedures, and biopsies.
Maintain required records in the EPIC electronic medical record system and ensure that clinic-generated information is complete and up to date in the EPIC system.
Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording in patient medical records.
Complete all documentation in a timely manner so other administrative tasks can be done expeditiously to ensure a robust operational system.
Evaluates and modifies the plan of care as needed under the direction of the supervising physician.
Provide follow-up care to patients, education, and support for patients in accordance with protocols established by the supervising physician.
Communicate with physicians, patients, and the patient's family about patient care.
Collaborate with providers and practice staff in identifying appropriate patient care management.
Meet or exceed productivity standards as established by section and/or department.
Maintain credentialing at all times to ensure practice is not disrupted.
Renew and meet all required and licensure certification requirements.
Keep up with continuing medical education requirements as per college and section requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required: Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
Experience Required:
2+ years.
Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP) or Texas Physician Assistant License and specialty certification as required by department: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience Preferred:
3-5+ years of experience working in dermatology clinical setting.
Cosmetic/Laser Experience Preferred: 2+ years.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 25765
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Level
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Houston, TX
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