Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery Department

About the role

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 the direction and responsibility of a Physician. Located in Lubbock, Texas. Affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Requirements

Minimum Education Required: Master's degree. Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. 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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services under the supervision of the Physician and/or Medical Director.
• Obtain and document detailed patient medical histories.
• Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, documenting findings and relevant clinical information.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including imaging, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and support continuity of care.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, preventive care, health maintenance, and lifestyle management.
• Provide inpatient care and participate in hospital rounding schedules, including weekend coverage up to two (2) weekends a month.
• Support the educational mission of the Department of Surgery through participation in seminars, conferences, and special programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical students, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting acute care surgery, trauma, general surgery, or other hospital-based surgical services.
• Experience performing clinical procedures such as suturing, wound care, injections, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Experience participating in clinical education, precepting, or collaborative learning environments with students, residents, or healthcare professionals.

Pay

Salary range: greater than $100,000.