Advanced Practice Provider

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.

• Supports the Service Plus Philosophy of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
• Adheres to institutional and departmental safety policies and
  procedures.
• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility
  of Physician and or Medical Director.
• Elicits detailed patient histories.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination,
  and compiles patient medical data, including health history and
  results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray,
  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 infections.
• 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.
• Round on and treat patients in hospitals on assigned service.
  Rounding may include up to 2 weekends per month.
• Participates in teaching efforts of the department of Surgery, such as
  seminars, conferences and special programs.
• Works with medical students and residents, nursing and allied health
  personnel as part of the acute care surgery team.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Salary : $63,585 - $115,000