Advanced Practice Provider

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
Advanced Practice Provider Lubbock 39236BR 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. Major/Essential Functions Provides obstetrical care to low and high-risk patients. Completes physical examinations, routine prenatal examinations and teaching, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed. Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification Provides routine well woman and low risk gynecological care, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed. Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification Records and reviews patient record via electronic system. Completes charge sheet entries accurately and timely to facilitate charge reimbursement. Abides by billing and coding directives as provided by management. Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient. Maintains current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by Texas State Law. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=878008 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. 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. jeid-e4bc8666422653459d84892a5742d8f4