Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Geriatrics

Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Geriatrics

Employee Classification: Advance Practice Professional

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSCHealth Systems

• SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff
• Department: HSC-UNT Health Geriatrics-345500
• Job Location: Fort Worth
• Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

• Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
• About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

UNT Health is the clinical practice group that serves as the academic medical practice of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT Health) in Fort Worth.

We provide comprehensive primary and multispecialty care across the UNT System campuses in Fort Worth, Denton, and Dallas. Dedicated to improving health outcomes and building healthier communities, our services extend beyond our offices to include mobile health initiatives, hospitals, surgery centers, in-home care, and Fort Worth's premier long-term and memory care facilities.

UNT Health is defined by its interprofessional teams, including physicians, NPs, PAs, therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and nurses, who collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan for every patient. By intentionally integrating health profession students, residents, and fellows into many areas of care delivery, we ensure our community benefits from the best of clinical practice and academic innovation.

Position Overview

The position is responsible for providing primary care services and participating in an interprofessional team focused on delivering services within a primary care ambulatory care setting. The position requires the 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

Ability to obtain a Texas Physician Assistant License, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, Nurse Practitioner. Ability to practice medicine within the scope of license, training and credentials. Ability to care for a diverse patient population.

Preferred Qualifications

Competency in primary care delivery and team based care models

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Graduate Nursing Program

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 of all ages.
• Actively participate in a multidisciplinary 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.
• Document care provided within an electronic health record in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

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.