NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Posting Number: SRGV8529 Number of Vacancies: multiple Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas Department: School of Medicine / Ambulatory Operations FLSA: Exempt Scope of Job Nurse 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 Duties Note: This section includes duties for both roles. For Nurse Practitioner, duties are listed first; for Physician Assistant, duties follow. Nurse Practitioner: Provides outpatient and/or inpatient evaluation and treatment of well care, illness and injuries. Nurse Practitioner: Performs laboratory review and modifies treatment plan as indicated by laboratory findings. Nurse Practitioner: Obtains and records complete medical history. Nurse Practitioner: Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs and make appropriate referrals. Nurse Practitioner: Performs routine and specialized physical examinations according to departmental protocols. Nurse Practitioner: Prescribes medications and other treatments within the APRN scope of practice. Nurse Practitioner: Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis. Nurse Practitioner: Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies. Nurse Practitioner: Develops and establishes treatment plan and participates in interprofessional care. Nurse Practitioner: Follows up and evaluates client status. Nurse Practitioner: Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. Nurse Practitioner: Participates in quality and safety organizational programs and reviews. Nurse Practitioner: Counsels and educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention. Nurse Practitioner: Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences. Nurse Practitioner: Performs related duties as required. Physician Assistant: Assess, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Physician Assistant: Performs pertinent physical examinations. Physician Assistant: Obtains and records complete medical history. Physician Assistant: Performs routine and specialized physical examinations with assessment of normal and abnormal findings. Physician Assistant: Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis. Physician Assistant: Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies. Physician Assistant: Develops and establishes treatment plan in accordance with established protocols of the direction of the supervising physician. Physician Assistant: Follows up and evaluates client status. Physician Assistant: Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. Physician Assistant: Participates in quality assurance reviews. Physician Assistant: Counsels and educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention. Physician Assistant: Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences. Physician Assistant: Assists in public/campus awareness of Student Health Services. Physician Assistant: Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Supervision Received: General supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given: Direct supervision of assigned staff. Required Education Nurse 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 Education N/A Licenses/Certifications Nurse 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 from NCCPA. Required Experience Nurse Practitioner: None 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 Experience Nurse Practitioner: None. Physician Assistant: Experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and gynecology Equipment Nurse 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 Conditions Needs 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. Other Nurse 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 Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 09/18/2025 Grant Funded Position No EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. 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