Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Department

VetJobs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to augment a supervising physician’s data-gathering and patient care plans. You will provide health care services under the direction of a Physician and Medical Director.

The role covers detailed histories, exams, and orders/interpretations of tests, with procedures such as suturing, injections, and wound care. Inpatient care and weekend rounding are required up to two weekends monthly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Texas PA license or transfer to Texas.
• Nurse Practitioner with Texas RN license acceptable.
• PA certification by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of Physician and Medical Director.
• Obtain and document detailed patient histories.
• Conduct exams, document findings, and coordinate care.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to support diagnosis and planning.
• Perform procedures such as injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and preventive care.
• Provide inpatient care and participate in weekend rounding schedules (up to two weekends/month).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job 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 the direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Minimum Education Required

Masters

Required Experience

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 Experience

• 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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.

City

Lubbock

State

Texas

Job Category

Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants

Job Code

Registered_Nurse Registered Nurse

Affiliate Sponsor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Salary Range

>$100,000