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Advanced Practice Provider

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. Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline.
Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for
students and residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with
patients, families and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. May require travel to participate in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Requisition ID

33609BR

Work Location

El Paso

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Campus

HSC - El Paso

Department

Emergency Medicine Elp Genl

Major/Essential Functions

Provides primary care as a part of a health care team in an Emergency Room setting. Assists faculty/residents in performing procedures as needed within the scope of equipment practice.
Elicits detailed patient history, examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical.
Work is performed in an outpatient setting and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families and other Emergency Medicine medical personnel and outside professionals.
Develops and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
Administers/orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests; interprets test results for deviations from normal.
May render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment to avoid disability or death.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and managing infection.
Writes prescriptions in accordance with approved protocols or scope of practice.
Works efficiently in teams and within the PCMH (Patient - Centered Medical Home) model.
Ensure Joint Commission and HIPAA compliance and meets all billing regulations and requirements.
Knowledge and adheres to institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures; attends mandatory training provided and requested by TTUHSC.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual: English/Spanish
ACLS/PALS/ATLS certifications
Work experience in Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care
DEA Certifications

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 applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

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.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

As required by chair and ED Medical Director

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Job Expires

05/29/2023

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