Physician Assistant

<p > <p ><b><u>University Health </u> </b> </p> <p ><b><u>Critical Care APP Fellowship </u> </b> </p> <p>The University Health Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a 12-month, post graduate training program for certified, licensed Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. </p> <p>During their training, fellows will rotate through medical, surgical-trauma, neuro, cardiothoracic and transplant intensive care units, along various other sub-specialties, exposing them to a multitude of health conditions. Fellows will train alongside APPs and physicians to hone their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills specific to the critically ill. </p> <p><b><u>Eligibility: </u> </b> </p> <ul> <li>Must have graduated or be pending graduation from an accredited Adult-Geriatric or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program <b><i><u>OR </u> </i> </b> accredited Physician Assistant program at the time of interview </li> <li>Must complete/clear the credentialing and enrollment process prior to starting the program which includes but is not limited to the following: <ul no-style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Current board certification in area of specialty </li> <li>Current/unencumbered Texas Nurse Practitioner or Texas Physician Assistant license </li> <li>Active BLS/ACLS from an approved American Heart Association training center prior </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><b><u>Application Process: </u> </b> </p> <p><b>Step 1: Complete University Health online employment application </b><a ><b>Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care Fellowship Program at University Health </b> </a> </p> <p><b>Step 2: Submit to </b> </p> <ul> <li>Current CV </li> <li>Educational transcripts </li> <li>A personal statement detailing interest in advanced critical care training and career goals. Should be no more than one page, single spaced. </li> <li>Two recommendation letters. If graduating or recently graduated, letters should be from your clinical coordinator or program director. If you are currently in practice, letters should be from your most recent supervising or collaborating physician. </li> </ul> <p><b>The application period is currently open </b> </p> <p><b><u>Interview Process: </u> </b> </p> <p>Qualified applicants will be contacted by program leadership to schedule an interview. </p> <p><b><u>Notification Process: </u> </b> </p> <p>Candidates will be notified regarding the final selections. </p> <p ><v:line from="4.8pt,4.45pt" id="Straight_x0020_Connector_x0020_1" o:gfxdata="UEsDBBQABgAIAAAAIQC75UiUBQEAAB4CAAATAAAAW0NvbnRlbnRfVHlwZXNdLnhtbKSRvU7DMBSF dyTewfKKEqcMCKEmHfgZgaE8wMW+SSwc27JvS/v23KTJgkoXFsu+P+c7Ol5vDoMTe0zZBl/LVVlJ gV4HY31Xy4/tS3EvRSbwBlzwWMsjZrlprq/W22PELHjb51r2RPFBqax7HCCXIaLnThvSAMTP1KkI +gs6VLdVdad08ISeCho1ZLN+whZ2jsTzgcsnJwldluLxNDiyagkxOquB2Knae/OLUsyEkjenmdzb mG/YhlRnCWPnb8C898bRJGtQvEOiVxjYhtLOxs8AySiT4JuDystlVV4WPeM6tK3VaILeDZxIOSsu ti/jidNGNZ3/J08yC1dNv9v8AAAA//8DAFBLAwQUAAYACAAAACEArTA/8cEAAAAyAQAACwAAAF9y 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more </li> <li>Hone critical thinking and decision making skills </li> <li>Focus on providing quality, cost-conscious care </li> <li>Learn communication that connects patients and families with providers </li> </ul> <p><b><u>Offerings </u> </b> </p> <ul> <li>Participation in Grand Rounds, Journal Club, high fidelity simulation, lectures, case presentations, and more </li> <li>Performance assessments and feedback </li> <li>Professional mentorship </li> <li>Peer support and networking </li> </ul> <p><b><u>Rotations </u> </b> </p> <p>Rotational blocks include: </p> <ul> <li>Cardiothoracic and Transplant Critical Care </li> <li>NeuroCritical Care </li> <li>Medical ICU </li> <li>Surgical-Trauma ICU </li> <li>General surgery </li> <li>Elective ICU Blocks </li> <li>And rotations with subspecialties </li> </ul> </p>