Extended Job Title
Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology
Instititution
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
512301 - Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl
Position Description
Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Requisition ID
40467BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions

• Position is based within a busy Endocrinology Clinic at the TTP Health and Wellness Specialty Clinic.
• Conduct comprehensive endocrinology patient assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Provide education and counseling on disease prevention, health promotion, and management of chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within the scope of practice and state regulations.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, including referrals to specialists and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with health care regulations, institutional policies, and professional standards.

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
M-F 8-5
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Endocrinology.
• Experience in outpatient clinical care.

Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Job Group
Health Care Professional
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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