Advanced Practice Provider

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to augment a supervising physician's data gathering and to institute patient care plans. You will provide health care services under direction and responsibility of a physician.

The role involves obtaining detailed histories, examining patients, ordering diagnostics, and developing management plans within the acute care surgery team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Texas license or ability to transfer license.

Responsibilities

• Augment physician's data gathering to support decisions and care plans.
• Provide healthcare services under physician supervision and responsibility.
• Take detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and discuss results.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and document progress.
• Educate patients on treatment regimens and health maintenance.
• Round on and treat patients in hospital settings as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Texas Physician Assistant license

Texas RN/NP license

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this position are responsible for augmenting a supervising physician's data gathering abilities to reach decisions and institute patient care plans. Provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Position Description

Employees in this position are responsible for augmenting a supervising physician's data gathering abilities to reach decisions and institute patient care plans. Provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of the Physician and or Medical Director.
• Elicits detailed patient histories.
• Examines patients, performs a comprehensive physical examination and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as X-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and manages infections.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
• Round on and treat patients in hospitals on assigned service. Rounding may include up to 2 weekends per month.
• Participates in teaching efforts of the department of Surgery, such as seminars, conferences and special programs.
• Works with medical students and residents, nursing and allied health personnel as part of the acute care surgery team.

Occasional Duties

Render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

OR

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness ProgramsCertified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.