Position DescriptionEmployees 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- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and provide evidence-based treatment and management services in an outpatient clinical setting.
- Evaluate patient needs and facilitate appropriate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate with the supervising physician and health facility leadership to develop, implement, and optimize patient care services that are clinically effective, patient-centered, and operationally efficient.
- Participate in administrative and care coordination activities that support quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives.
- Provide virtual on-call clinical support during assigned on-call hours, ensuring timely consultation and collaboration with onsite care teams to support patient care needs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that are consistent with the scope and level of the position.
Required Qualifications- Physician Assistant Candidates:
- 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.
- Nurse Practitioner Candidates:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications- Two or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an outpatient, urgent care, primary care, or occupational health setting.
- Experience providing virtual care and remote clinical consultation.
- Prior experience working in a correctional environment.
BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Pay StatementCompensation 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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
