Family Medicine Outpatient/ Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

TTUHSC in Texas is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to augment a supervising physician's data gathering and care planning. You will provide health care services to patients under supervision, developing treatment plans and delivering ongoing care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role emphasizes comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnostic testing, medication management, and care coordination with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes and patient

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the AMA.
• Current Physician Assistant license in Texas or ability to transfer.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
• Or graduation from an accredited nursing school with Texas RN license and NP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and manage medications.
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide timely consultation.
• Maintain compliant electronic medical records and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

Physician Assistant program graduation

Nurse Practitioner program graduation

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Employees in this position are responsible for augmenting asupervising physician's data gathering abilities to reach decisionsand institute patient care plans. Provides health care services topatients under direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Major/Essential Functions

• Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis & Patient Care – Performscomprehensive patient evaluations, diagnoses conditions, developstreatment plans, and provides ongoing outpatient and inpatientmedical care.
• Diagnostic Testing & Medication Management – Orders andinterprets diagnostic tests, prescribes and manages medications,and applies evidence-based clinical judgment to optimize patientoutcomes.
• Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration –Collaborates with healthcare teams, coordinates referrals,consultations, discharge planning, and follow-up care to ensurecontinuity of patient-centered care.
• Emergency Response & Clinical Consultation – Responds tomedical emergencies and provides timely consultation to supportpatient stabilization and appropriate levels of care.
• Documentation, Compliance & Quality Improvement – Maintainsaccurate and compliant electronic medical records, adheres toregulatory and safety standards, and participates in qualityimprovement initiatives while demonstrating professionalism andethical practice.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approvedby the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of theAmerican Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant licensein the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing theexaminations given by the National Commission on the Certificationof Physician Assistants. OR Graduation from an accreditedschool of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approvedcertification program recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. CurrentR.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or abilityto transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitionerfrom an approved certification program as recognized by Texas Boardof Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating and managing patients, including chronicmedical conditions and medical emergencies.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and knowledgeof medications and associated complications.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams whileworking independently.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) documentation,regulatory compliance, and outpatient safety standards.
• Knowledge of culturally competent, patient-centered care andquality improvement principles.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers 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 teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

10,000.00

Pay Grade Maximum

11,250.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx .