Recurrent Staff Employee PRN Advanced Practice Provider-Student Health

Extended Job Title

Recurrent Staff Employee PRN Advanced Practice Provider-StudentHealth

Position Description

Student Health Services at Texas Tech University is an on-campusmedical care clinic exclusively for Texas Tech students. Themission of Student Health Services is to proudly providecompassionate, high-quality, and accessible healthcare to TexasTech students. This primary care clinic is an exciting place towork. It is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where patientsalways come first.

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/orskills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient care services under direct supervision andresponsibility of a staff Physician and/or Medical Director.
• Elicit detailed patient histories
• Performs thorough physical examinations and compiling patients’medical data, including health histories and results of physicalexaminations.
• Orders diagnostic tests, such as X-ray, electrocardiogram, andlaboratory tests, and interpreting test results for deviations fromnormal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturingand wound care, and incision & drainage of abscesses.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, recordsprogress notes promptly, and assists in provision of continuity ofcare.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding the diagnosis andcompliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, mental healthconcerns, and health maintenance.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/orskills.

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing care in an urgent and/or primary care setting,strong interest in providing care for college students.

Department
Student Health Services Lbk

Job Type
Part Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .

Occasional Duties

May render emergency medical service without supervision, pendingthe arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediatediagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability ordeath.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approvedby the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of theAmerican Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant licensein the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing theexaminations given by the National Commission on the Certificationof Physician Assistants. OR Graduation from an accredited school ofnursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certificationprogram recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Current R.N. licenseas approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transferlicense to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from anapproved certification program as recognized by Texas Board ofNursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed tocultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positiveculture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits tosupport head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC teammember:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.