Advanced Practice Provider-Hospitalist

Company: University Medical Center Physicians
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: January 22, 2023

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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