What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
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.
- Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of Physician or Medical Director.
- Elicits detailed patient histories.
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- May render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death.
- Work is performed under general supervision and intellectual freedom, autonomy to nurture innovative ideas, bold exploration, and a pioneering spirit.
Salary : $130,000 - $134,000