Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Acute Care

Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Acute Care

The Acute Care Surgery team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team! This department is committed to teamwork and excellence, providing excellent care for the acutely ill and injured.

Benefits

• 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 you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement / pension plan!

Position Summary

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

Specialty Certification Required by Department : ACNP

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

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