Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Neurology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7299995 (Ref:21265-en_US)
Posted: February 5, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Neurology is looking to recruit an Advance Practice Provider for the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorder Center (ADMDC)A successful candidate will be able to treat patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a physician. The Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine provides personalized care for patients with neurological disease, trains medical students and residents in clinical care and research, conducts research to advance the art and science of neurology, and provides meaningful new therapies for patients.
Job Duties
Obtain detailed patient history and perform physical examinations on patients with Neurological concerns.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
Effectively communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
Contributes to the subspecialist team environment by collaborating with physicians and other providers.
Partner with practice management and staff to identify appropriate patients for care management.
Contributes to the continuous improvement of the practice through by exceeding quality standards and patient experience metrics.
Ensures adherence to college policies and medical standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required.
Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board or APRN license by the Texas Board of Nursing. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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