Advanced Practice Provider (Houston)

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UTHealth Houstons Neurosurgery department is hiring for an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team of professionals. The APP will be responsible for rounds on admitted patients to neurosurgery spine service, seeing patients postoperatively, discharging patients, and more. The ideal candidate will have previous Neurosurgery or Ortho Spine experience. AGACNP or PA-C is required for consideration. The schedule is M-F Days.

Location : 6411 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030

Once you join us you won't want to leave. Its because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits youd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus :

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation youll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement / pension plan!

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POSITION SUMMARY :

Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

CERTIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

Nurse Practitioner : Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Physician Assistant : Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.

MINIMUM EDUCATION :

Nurse Practitioner : Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

Physician Assistant : Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None