Advanced Practice Provider-Covenant Acute Care Surgery Service

Extended Job Title
Advanced Practice Provider-Covenant Acute Care Surgery Service

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7
513301 - Surgery Dept Lbk Genl

Position 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 direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Requisition ID
22841BR

Travel Required
None

Major/Essential Functions

* 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 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.
*Round on and treat patients in hospitals on assigned service. Rounding may include up to 2 weekends per month.
*Supports the Service Plus philosophy at TTUHSC
*Adheres to institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
*Works with medical students and residents, nursing and allied health personnel and students as part of the acute care surgery team.
*Participates in teaching efforts of the department of surgery, such as seminars, conferences and special programs.
*Other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
5298.75

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications
Ability to interact well with surgeons, hospital and clinic staff, and patients/families. Ability to act independently and keep surgeons informed of issues and problems with patients. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to a changing environment with a passion for outstanding and efficient patient care.

Campus
HSC - Lubbock

Department
Surgery Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments
Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Health Care Professional

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

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 State Board of Nurse Examiners. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No