37331BR

Extended Job Title:

Advanced Practice Provider (Surgery/Alberta)

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:

37331BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Provide clinical support to physician Assess, plan implement and evaluate clinical needs of patients.

• Assist with consults and admissions.

• Assist with rounds ( Writing notes, orders, wound care, etc.}

• Write discharge orders and dictate discharge notes.

• Provide in-patient and out-patient care.

• Provide wide variety of surgical procedures.

• None required to be on-call, as scheduled.

• Collaborate and serve as liaison between providers, consultants and medical staff.

• Participate in outreach and educational events

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge and skills necessary to assist supervising surgeon

• Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Surgery Dept Elp Genl

Required Attachments:

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

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:

Health Care Professional

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

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.

• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).

• Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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 .