Advanced Practice Provider

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Job Description:

Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Advanced Practice Provider
42479BR
42479BR

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
Patient Evaluation & Diagnosis

Conducts detailed patient interviews and medical histories.
Performs comprehensive physical examinations and compiles medical data.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs, lab work) to identify health concerns.

Clinical Procedures & Treatment

Performs therapeutic procedures such as:
- Injections and immunizations
- Wound care and suturing
- Infection management
Develops and implements patient care plans.
Documents progress and supports continuity of care.

Patient Education & Counseling

Educates patients on treatment plans, medication adherence, and health maintenance.
Provides counseling on lifestyle factors and emotional challenges related to daily living.

Emergency Care

Provides emergency medical services independently when necessary, including urgent diagnosis and treatment, until a physician arrives.

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.

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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.

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Advanced Practice Provider