NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (Orthopedic-Jackson)

Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV4064Working TitleNURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (Orthopedic-Jackson)Number of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentSchool of Medicine / Clinical AffairsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobNurse Practitioner:Works under moderate supervision of a physician to provide advanced practice nursing care and treatment within primary care and/or board recognized specialization.Physician Assistant:To provide primary health care services in a clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a primary care physician in one of the following areas: adult health and/or adolescent health. Responsible for the performance of tasks of a standardized nature which are complex and require considerable experience of specialized training, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.Description of DutiesNurse Practitioner: Provides outpatient and/or inpatient evaluation and treatment of well care, illness and injuries. Performs laboratory review and modifies treatment plan as indicated by laboratory findings. Obtains and records complete medical history. Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs and make appropriate referrals. Performs routine and specialized physical examinations according to departmental protocols. Prescribes medications and other treatments within theAPRNscope of practice. Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis. Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies. Develops and establishes treatment plan and participates in interprofessional care. Follows up and evaluates client status. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. Participates in quality and safety organizational programs and reviews. Counsels and educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention. Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences. Performs related duties as required.Physician Assistant: Assess, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Performs pertinent physical examinations. Obtains and records complete medical history. Performs routine and specialized physical examinations with assessment of normal and abnormal findings. Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis. Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies. Develops and establishes treatment plan in accordance with established protocols of the direction of the supervising physician. Follows up and evaluates client status. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. Participates in quality assurance reviews. Counsels and educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention. Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences. Assists in public/campus awareness of Student Health Services. Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenDirect supervision of assigned staff.Required EducationNurse Practitioner:Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.Physician Assistant:Master’s degree from an accredited university in a recognized field of science or an accredited education program for physician assistants.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsNurse Practitioner:Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners and approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.Physician Assistant:Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants; Current Certification fromNCCPA.Required ExperienceNurse Practitioner:One (1) year of experience in inpatient or outpatient nursing.Physician Assistant: None, or One (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and gynecology with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.Preferred ExperienceNurse Practitioner:Experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.Physician Assistant:Experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and gynecologyEquipmentNurse Practitioner:Use of standard office equipment. Use of medical equipment as required.Physician Assistant:Standard medical and surgical instruments and equipment. Personal computer and standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Ambulatory care clinic / health care facility conditions with possible medical or psychiatric emergencies. Exposure to all common diseases. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. May require some travel.OtherNurse Practitioner:None.Physician Assistant:Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and of the principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date09/01/2019Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementUTRGVis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status.UTRGVtakes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.Additional InformationUTRGVis a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.AllUTRGVemployees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/22188Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Are you a current UTRGV employee?

Yes

No

Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

Please select your highest level of completed education.

6th grade education

10th grade education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

Masters Degree from an accredited university

Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

None of the above

Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

Over 10 years

Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

Yes

No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Resume

Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

State Licensure

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Reference Letter 3

Certifications and Licenses

Training Certificates

Other Document

List of 3 References

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Letter of Interest

Additional Document

NCCPA Certification