Title: Advance Practice Professional (NP or PA) - Center for Older Adults

Employee Classification: Advance Practice Professional

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-HSC Health Geriatrics-345500

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

HSC Health is the academic clinical practice of the Health Science Center, where quality care meets quality education.

HSC Health primary and multispecialty care offices are located on the HSC, Denton and Dallas UNT System campuses, focusing on improving health outcomes to build healthier communities. Care includes mobile health initiatives and extends to hospitals, surgery centers, long-term/continuing care centers, and in-home care.
HSC Health’s interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient.

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, nurses and more work together while intentionally integrating healthcare students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

The position is responsible for providing primary care services and participating within an interprofessional team focused on delivering services in an ambulatory and/or LTC care setting(s). This position requires clinical assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in accordance with the standard of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and five (5) years related experience, must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or an accredited Graduate Nursing Program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive understanding of the aging process, knowledge og geriatric health conditions, assessments, and evidence-based practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior clinicial experience with patients 65+

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Ability to obtain a Texas Physician Assistant License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, and Nurse Practitioner

Job Duties:

• Primary medical care to patients with various medical continuations; examine,diagnose, prevention, develop and review treatment plans, ongoing care, order and review laboratory tests as needed to treat medical patients. Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team of individuals in primary care delivery. 
• Collaborate with medical supervisor/physician of the healthcare team(s) and other members of the team such as; advance practice professionals and other clinical providers (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacist, social worker,specialist etc).
• Provide continuous and comprehensive primary care and document care provided within an electronic health record following HSC Health policy, practice procedures and guidelines. 
• Coordinate and integrate care across all elements of the healthcare system. 

Work Schedule:

M-F

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.