Advanced Practice Provider

37669BR

Neuro Physical Med and Rehab Lbk

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.

Org Level 7

512414 - Neuro Physical Med and Rehab Lbk

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a PM&R Physician and or Medical Director at acute care hospitals (PM&R consultations), inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Elicits detailed patient histories.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• May render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death.

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 State Board of Nurse Examiners. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

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 website.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Pay Basis

Monthly

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience, and/or skills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience, and/or skills.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Shift

Day

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No