Lubbock

Physician Assistant, Department of Neurology

40043BR

Neurology Dept Lbk Genl

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 Physician.

Org Level 7

512406 - Neurology Dept Lbk Genl

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Major/Essential Functions

• Obtain detailed patient history and perform physical examinations on patients in the Department of Neurology.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health needs of the patient.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Provide follow-up health care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Effectively communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
• Contributes to continuous improvement by meeting quality standards and patient experience metrics.

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 pass the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

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 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

42GX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

65D

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

230X