Advanced Practice Provider

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

• Complies with TDCJ and TTUHSC policy and procedures including all necessary paperwork
• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of Supervisory Physician and/or Unit Medical Director
• Elicits detailed patient histories
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and lab tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity care
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections
• May render emergency medical services without supervision, pending the arrival of or contact with responsible physician in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death
• Instructs and counsels patient's regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimen, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance
• Utilize EMR and read & sign all medical encounters
• Embraces the Values Based Culture of TTUHSC
• Prepares for incoming chain through EMR data conversion and preparing all necessary paperwork
• Assists with incoming chain by completing vital signs, obtaining offender history, and other assistance as needed
• Responsible for maintaining BLS certification and running codes as needed
• Daily triage of sick call request and scheduling per TDCJ policy
• Serves in rotation with other providers after-hours and on weekends and holidays to provide patient care
• Demonstrates stability, promptness, and dependability in adherence to all clinic policies, including attendance
• Other duties as deemed necessary

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas. We serve approximately 30,000 patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical and health services. TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impact the lives of our patients, to include many who had no previous access to quality health care. Learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care HERE
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

• ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family, Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training provided
• Continuing education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

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.
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.
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