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Job description
University Health
Critical Care APP Fellowship
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.
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.
Eligibility:
Must have graduated or be pending graduation from an accredited Adult-Geriatric or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program OR accredited Physician Assistant program at the time of interview
Must complete/clear the credentialing and enrollment process prior to starting the program which includes but is not limited to the following: Current board certification in area of specialty
Current/unencumbered Texas Nurse Practitioner or Texas Physician Assistant license
Active BLS/ACLS from an approved American Heart Association training center prior
Application Process:
Step 1: Complete University Health online employment application Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care Fellowship Program at University Health
Step 2: Submit to
Current CV
Educational transcripts
A personal statement detailing interest in advanced critical care training and career goals. Should be no more than one page, single spaced.
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.
Interview Process:
Qualified applicants will be contacted by program leadership to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place during the month of November.
Notification Process:
Candidates will be notified regarding the final selections no later than December 14th, 2024.
MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Objectives
Gain understanding of the management of complex critical illness including: shock, sepsis, traumatic injury, cerebrovascular disease, acute kidney injury, acute respiratory failure, post-transplant care, post cardiac arrest, multisystem organ failure, etc.
Improve patient management utilizing hemodynamic and neurological monitoring
Achieve skills including: Point-of-care ultrasound training, management of mechanical ventilation, endotracheal intubation, central line insertion, arterial line insertion, chest tube placement, and more
Hone critical thinking and decision making skills
Focus on providing quality, cost-conscious care
Learn communication that connects patients and families with providers
Offerings
Participation in Grand Rounds, Journal Club, high fidelity simulation, lectures, case presentations, and more
Performance assessments and feedback
Professional mentorship
Peer support and networking
Rotations
Rotational blocks include:
Cardiothoracic and Transplant Critical Care
NeuroCritical Care
Medical ICU
Surgical-Trauma ICU
General surgery
Elective ICU Blocks
And rotations with subspecialties
Worksite address
hondo, TX, 78861, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.