Advanced Practice Provider-Hospitalist
Company: University Medical Center Physicians
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider with a
passion for others to join our outstanding healthcare team at UMC
Physicians. If you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant looking to make an impact on the lives of
others we invite you to apply! Description The Advanced Practice
Provider - Hospitalist utilizes advanced knowledge and clinical
expertise in the field of medicine and provides guidance to the
professional nursing staff and care to patients and their family.
This position conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,
ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional
consultations, collecting and documenting data, The Advanced
Practice Provider is responsible for providing direct patient care
services to include prescribing medications and other therapies.
Schedule Requirements: --- 7 days on/7 days off Minimum
Qualifications: --- Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or
Nurse Practitioner license--- Must be in good standing with the
State of Texas Medical Board or TexasBoard of Nursing; or the
ability to obtain or transfer your license to Texas--- BSN or MSN
degree and successful completion of an accredited
PhysicianAssistant program or accredited Nursing Practitioner
program--- Basic Life Support certification Preferred
Qualifications: --- Previous experience as a Physician Assistant or
Nurse Practitioner Preferred Characteristics: --- Goal oriented---
Professional demeanor and appearance--- Servant's heart--- Punctual
and dependable--- Works with a sense of urgency Essential Job
Functions: --- Desires to be part of a health care team dedicated
to providing patientsoptimal care--- Must be compassionate,
conscientious, and meticulous--- Directs patient care including but
not limited to: examine, diagnose, treatmedical conditions of/for
patients--- Prescribes medication and medical testing; reviews and
interprets testresults; takes and records histories and physical
examinations;communicates with physicians regarding patient care
and follow-up--- Participates with physician in a review of the
patient health records--- Assures that adequate patient records are
maintained, completed andaccurately documented in a timely manner;
readily accessible andsystemically organized--- Performs services
in accordance with company policy--- Participates in appropriate
Quality Improvement (QI) for the clinic--- Flexible work hours to
include evenings and weekends--- Aware of Emergency Disaster Plans
and how to respond in the event of adisaster--- Works effectively
with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching abilityand the
ability to work under pressure--- Communicates effectively, both
written and orally with patients, staff andother entities---
Demonstrates working knowledge of current healthcare practices---
Possesses skills and technical competence to execute
workresponsibilities--- Operates within the established scope of
practice--- Prioritizes treatment based on medical and nursing
diagnosis, patienthistory and expected patient outcomes Benefits:
UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible
full-time employees. Benefits include:--- 10 days of
vacation/personal days--- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance---
Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance--- Short Term
Disability Insurance--- Long Term Disability (after 2 years of
employment)--- Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance---
Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts--- 401K Retirement
Plan with Company Match--- Employee Assistance ProgramNote: Some
benefits require an employee contribution to participate. Skills
and Abilities: --- Knows clinical and nursing standards and
practices in accordance withthem--- Will be required to show
current knowledge and clinical competence of thespecial skills
required to give quality care to patients in their unit--- Age
specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate
patientcare Environmental Conditions: Works in well-lighted,
ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the
department. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is of high risk.
Physical Requirements: Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking
most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts and
wheelchairs. Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills
required. Good tactile sensation necessary for checking patients.
Talking and hearing is essential in instructing and supervising
nursing personnel and in receiving doctors' orders and patient's
condition reports. Near visual acuity for accurate recording of
patients' charts. Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job
description is meant to describe the general nature of work being
performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the
position. UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws. Apply Here: \_R5462?hiringCompany=04ec6624bc20bfc5f
Job Type: Full-timePay: From $110,000.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k)
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health
savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program
Vision insuranceMedical specialties: Hospital MedicineSchedule:
Weekend availabilityWork Location: One location
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