Advanced Practice Provider: Correctional Health

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to augment a supervising physician’s data gathering and to deliver patient care under physician direction at the Ft. Stockton Lynaugh Unit.

The role emphasizes primary and urgent care within a correctional setting, with opportunities to expand procedural skills and work collaboratively with a medical team under supervision. Competitive pay and full-time benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program with PA license in Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.
• Nurse Practitioner: RN license in Texas and NP certification, or transfer of certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care under supervision of the Physician and/or Medical Director within a correctional healthcare environment.
• Obtain and document detailed patient histories and perform thorough physical examinations to assess health status and identify medical concerns.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions while maintaining accurate medical records.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies to identify deviations from normal findings.
• Perform therapeutic and clinical procedures including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Develop and implement individualized patient treatment and management plans to support optimal health outcomes.
• Document patient progress, update care plans, and ensure continuity of care through effective follow-up and coordination with the healthcare team.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment compliance, disease prevention, health maintenance, and coping with psychosocial challenges.
• Provide emergency medical care when necessary, stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving treatment until physician support is available.

Education

Physician Assistant license (TX)

Nurse Practitioner license (TX)

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to augment a supervising physician’s data gathering and to deliver patient care under physician direction at the Ft. Stockton Lynaugh Unit.

The role emphasizes primary and urgent care within a correctional setting, with opportunities to expand procedural skills and work collaboratively with a medical team under supervision. Competitive pay and full-time benefits offered.