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Advanced Practice Provider- Surgery Department

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
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Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Oct 04, 2026

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Advanced Practice Provider- Surgery Department

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Advanced Practice Provider- Surgery Department
Lubbock
46385BR

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Provide patient care services under the supervision of the Physician and/or Medical Director.
Obtain and document detailed patient medical histories.
Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations, documenting findings and relevant clinical information.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including imaging, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
Develop and implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and support continuity of care.
Educate and counsel patients on treatment plans, preventive care, health maintenance, and lifestyle management.
Provide inpatient care and participate in hospital rounding schedules, including weekend coverage up to two (2) weekends a month.
Support the educational mission of the Department of Surgery through participation in seminars, conferences, and special programs.
Collaborate with physicians, medical students, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary patient care.

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.

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