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UMC Health System
Lubbock, Texas

Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Center (PRN Varied Hours)

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job description

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Advanced Practice Provider
Emergency Center
PRN Varied Hours

UMC Health System
Lubbock, Texas

Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Masters Level Program for Advanced Practice Provider or Nurse Practitioner.
Critical care and/or emergency center experience desired.

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations
Must hold or be eligible for Texas State Licensure (i. e. Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.)
Nurse Practitioner Must be Family Practice Certified

Environmental / Working Conditions
This position is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions, not
necessarily from temperature changes. Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships.
This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments in order to facilitate a quality
multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Job Description
Under the direction of the department Medical Director and department Nurse Director or supervising
physician (whichever applies) is responsible for following standard medical practice, in assessing patient
needs and assisting in the planning and implementation of patient care. He/she will be responsible for
providing patient and family support, coordination of care and education. He/she will be familiar with the
hospitals mission, vision, philosophy, policies and procedures, and be in compliance with the same.

Physical Capabilities
Visual and auditory acuity required continuously. The ability to speak is required frequently. The ability
to sit for extended periods is required frequently. Lifting/carrying requirements are light but may occur
moderately. The ability to walk/transport oneself in a timely manner is required frequently.

Skills and Abilities
Must maintain the same competencies as required of the clinical staff in the Emergency Center/Minor
Care/Triage setting. Current knowledge of triage process and related regulatory standards appropriate
for the area of responsibility (i. e. JCAHO, TDH, etc…). Must demonstrate a working knowledge of
leadership and management skills. Excellent basic medical knowledge with clinical skills and judgment.
Possesses analytical skills to evaluate care needs, ability to gather relevant clinical data, perform
thorough physical examinations, and assist with clinical patient management. Possess excellent
interpersonal skills, communication ability, and exhibit appropriate judgment when dealing with patients,
families and other health care providers
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.
*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*

Key Responsibilities

The provider is responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting in the planning and implementation of care under the direction of a supervising physician. They also provide patient and family support, coordinate care, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Masters Level Program for Advanced Practice Providers or Nurse Practitioners and hold or be eligible for Texas State Licensure. Experience in critical care or emergency settings is desired, and Family Practice Certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical judgmentEmergency carePhysical examinationRegulatory complianceData collectionPatient educationCare coordination

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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