Advanced Practice Provider (Family Med / Kenworthy)

Extended Job Title
Advanced Practice Provider (Family Med/Kenworthy)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

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
37330BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Elicits records and interprets a complete health history, past Medical Family and psycho-social aspects
• Performs a complete adult physical examination, assessment, distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings
• Orders Tests and procedures as necessary
• Consults with the attending or resident physicians prior to initiation of major procedure or plan
• Writes admissions, discharges, and medical orders
• Formulates a care plan of care based on physical exam or other data and implements
• Performs Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary.
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes
• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEPs values (Service, Respect, Accountability
• Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
El Paso

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Family Medicine Elp 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
Business Professionals

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 for 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 licensee 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 the 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 the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx