Advanced Practice Provider- Surgery Department

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock, TX seeks a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to augment physician teams in patient care. Responsibilities include obtaining histories, conducting exams, ordering tests, and implementing treatment plans under supervision.

You will educate patients, participate in rounds, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the AMA Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation or graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current Texas PA license or ability to transfer; PA certification by NCCPA.
• Current RN license with NP certification if applicable in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of Physician/Medical Director.
• Obtain and document detailed patient histories and perform assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and document patient progress.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, preventive care and lifestyle management.
• Participate in hospital rounds and weekend coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

PA program or NP program

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

• Provide patient care services under the supervision of the Physician and/or Medical Director.
• Obtain and document detailed patient medical histories.
• Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, documenting findings and relevant clinical information.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including imaging, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and support continuity of care.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, preventive care, health maintenance, and lifestyle management.
• Provide inpatient care and participate in hospital rounding schedules, including weekend coverage up to two (2) weekends a month.
• Support the educational mission of the Department of Surgery through participation in seminars, conferences, and special programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical students, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary patient care.

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

• Experience supporting acute care surgery, trauma, general surgery, or other hospital-based surgical services.
• Experience performing clinical procedures such as suturing, wound care, injections, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Experience participating in clinical education, precepting, or collaborative learning environments with students, residents, or healthcare professionals.

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.