Advanced Practice Provider

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Zusammenfassung

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas Tech region seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to augment a supervising physician's data gathering and to provide patient care under direction. The role emphasizes evaluations, treatment, and coordination within the Regional Medical Facility.

Responsibilities include rounds, admissions notes, discharge planning, and 24-hour call coverage in rotation.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation; current Texas PA license or ability to transfer.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA.
• OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner; current TX RN license; NP certification.

Aufgaben

• Augment supervising physician's data gathering to reach decisions and institute patient care plans.
• Provide health care services to patients under the physician's direction.
• Conduct evaluations and treatments for patients in the facility.
• Take call coverage and perform rounds; coordinate admissions and transfers.
• Refer patients to physicians or specialists as needed and document in EHR.

Kenntnisse

Physician Assistant license

Nurse Practitioner license

Ausbildung

PA program accreditation

RN/NP certification

Jobbeschreibung

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 a broad range of evaluation and treatment for Patients in the Regional Medical Facility.
• Inspects, completes, and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classification, completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted.
• Takes Montford Regional Call to provide 24 hour WRMF phone call coverage 1 week at a time in rotation with Montford medical providers and physicians from other units.
• Refers patients to unit physician, medical specialist, or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Performs outside transfer call duty. This is typically 1 day per week during business hours. UM should obtain a bed for the potential transfer prior to the provider-to-provider call. Receives provider-to-provider sign out. Determines if the patient is appropriate to come to Montford and the level of care needed. Accepts patient in transfer if the patient is appropriate and there is a bed available. Consults w/ a Montford physician, if help is needed. Enters admission order set into EHR. Sends TTUHSC Outlook email to Montford provider group informing of the admission.

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.

Preferred 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

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 Programs
• Certified 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.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

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.