Advanced Practice Provider: Vital Patient Care & Impact

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Physician Assistant license

Nurse Practitioner license

Education

PA program accreditation

RN/NP certification

Job description

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.