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Advanced Practice Provider | UMC Family Medicine at West Wind | UMC Physicians

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Nurse Practitioner rolesNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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Summary: Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Clinic: UMC Family Medicine at West Wind 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 or new graduate 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 (APP) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. This role partners closely with family medicine physician to evaluate, diagnose, and manage conditions. The APP functions with a high level of autonomy and plays a key role in improving access, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Preferred Characteristics:

  • Goal oriented
  • Professional demeanor and appearance
  • Servant’s heart
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Works with a sense of urgency Availability Requirements:
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week
  • 8AM-6PM Monday – Thursday, 8AM-12PM Friday Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Pay
  • 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 Program Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate. Essential Job Functions:
  • Desires to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patient's optimal care
  • Must be compassionate, conscientious, and meticulous
  • Directs patient care including but not limited to: examine, diagnose, treat medical conditions of/for patients
  • Prescribes medication and medical testing; reviews and interprets test results; 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 and accurately documented in a timely manner; readily accessible and systemically 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 a disaster
  • Works effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure
  • Communicates effectively, both written and orally with patients, staff and other entities
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of current healthcare practices
  • Possesses skills and technical competence to execute work responsibilities
  • Operates within the established scope of practice
  • Prioritizes treatment based on medical and nursing diagnosis, patient history and expected patient outcomes Additional Responsibilities: Additional duties as assigned Skills and Abilities:
  • Knows clinical and nursing standards and practices in accordance with them
  • Will be required to show current knowledge and clinical competence of the special skills required to give quality care to patients in their unit
  • Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care Minimum Qualifications:
  • Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
  • Must be in good standing with the State of Texas Medical Board or Texas Board of Nursing; or the ability to obtain or transfer your license to Texas
  • BSN or MSN degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or accredited Nursing Practitioner program
  • Basic Life Support certification Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • Previous experience in family medicine Environmental Conditions: Works in well-lit, ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the department. Exposure of 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 is 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. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.* Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by evaluating, diagnosing, and managing medical conditions in partnership with a family medicine physician. Key duties include prescribing medications, interpreting test results, and maintaining accurate patient health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Texas and a BSN or MSN degree from an accredited program. Basic Life Support certification is required, while previous experience in family medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationMedical ManagementPrescribing MedicationPatient Record DocumentationCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider | UMC Family Medicine at West Wind | UMC Physicians at UMC Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,275 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Lubbock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lubbock, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UMC Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Lubbock, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability (after 2 years)
Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts