Surgery (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

The Division of Abdominal Transplant in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our multidisciplinary hepatology and liver transplant team.

This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice in a nationally recognized transplant program providing comprehensive care to patients with chronic liver disease and undergoing liver transplantation. The APP will primarily provide outpatient hepatology care while collaborating closely with hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and other members of the hepatology and liver transplant teams.

Successful candidates will be passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care, working in a collaborative academic environment, and contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. The selected candidate will be appointed to the rank of Instructor and will be eligible for Baylor College of Medicine faculty benefits.

• Common diagnoses treated: Liver cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, fatty liver disease, Wilson's disease, alcohol related liver disease, liver masses, cholecystitis, bile duct injuries, as well as pre and post liver transplantation care along with the transplant coordinators.
• Schedule: Four ten-hour workdays M, W, Thur, Fri. Option for M-F eight-hour workdays as well. One of these days each week will also include call from 7:30-5:30.
• Join rotating call schedule for weekend coverage for inpatient, to be used ONLY in the event that the inpatient provider is ill and back-up is needed.

The APP will provide comprehensive hepatology care in an outpatient setting while collaborating with designated hepatologists and the transplant team.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
•  Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care
•  Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to paracentesis, x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging
•  Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
•  Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
•  Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
•  Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients
•  Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and clinic coordinators
•  Coordinate with abdominal transplant team for patients being evaluated for transplant
•  Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
•  Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service
•  Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty
•  Other duties as assigned

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
• Gastroenterology and/or hepatology experience, preferred

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.