Advanced Practice Provider- PA or NP

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plans and coverage options

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, etc

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to augment a supervising physician's data gathering, perform exams, order tests, and implement patient care plans. The role includes patient evaluations, histories, counseling, and routine follow-ups under physician direction.

The position requires Texas PA or NP licensure with appropriate certifications and readiness to provide care pro under supervision at TTUHSC facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant program and Texas PA license with board certification.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing program with Texas NP certification and RN license.

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care under physician supervision and responsibility.
• Evaluate patients during follow-up and new visits.
• Take detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with the physician.
• Administer injections, immunizations, wound care, and other procedures.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and document progress.
• Answer patient calls and provide symptom management during hours of operation.
• Assist with medication refills and new prescriptions with attending physician.
• Notify patients of test results and counsel on regimens.

Kenntnisse

Patient history taking

Physical examination

Clinical reasoning

Injections/immunizations

Patient counseling

Phone triage

Ausbildung

Physician Assistant program (PA)

Nurse Practitioner program (NP)

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

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of a Physician and/or Medical Director.
• Involvement in patient evaluations, both follow-up and new patient clinic visits.
• Elicits detailed patient histories.
• Screens New Patient intake packets for needed information.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal in collaboration with the physician.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and post-follow-up care such as injections, immunizations, wound care, staple removal, and chemotherapy orders.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Answers patient phone calls, provides symptom management during operating hours.
• Assists with routine medication refills and new Rx in consultation with the attending physician.
• Provides notification of test results to patients.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed regimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Completed degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current license in the State of Texas.
• Experience in the care of children from birth through adolescence.

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.