Advanced Practice Provider (Hybrid)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Gym discounts

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, TX seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to augment a supervising physician’s data gathering and to deliver patient care under physician direction. The role includes outpatient assessments, treatment, and coordination with care teams.

Responsibilities extend to on-call virtual support, referrals, and collaboration with leadership to ensure clinically effective, patient-centered services while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the AMA Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation.
• Current Physician Assistant license in Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant per NCCPA.Exam passing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and provide evidence-based treatment in an outpatient setting.
• Evaluate patient needs and facilitate referrals to physicians and other providers for continuity of care.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and leadership to develop and optimize patient care services.
• Participate in administrative and care coordination activities to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Provide virtual on-call clinical support during assigned on-call hours.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position scope.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Telemedicine

Texas licensure

Education

PA program graduation

NP program graduation

Tools

Electronic health records

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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and provide evidence-based treatment and management services in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Evaluate patient needs and facilitate appropriate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with the supervising physician and health facility leadership to develop, implement, and optimize patient care services that are clinically effective, patient-centered, and operationally efficient.
• Participate in administrative and care coordination activities that support quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives.
• Provide virtual on-call clinical support during assigned on-call hours, ensuring timely consultation and collaboration with onsite care teams to support patient care needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that are consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Candidates:
  • 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.
• Nurse Practitioner Candidates:
  • 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

• Two or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an outpatient, urgent care, primary care, or occupational health setting.
• Experience providing virtual care and remote clinical consultation.
• Prior experience working in a correctional environment.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, 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.