Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Psychiatry

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock seeks a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support a supervising physician in delivering patient care, including data gathering, treatment planning, and medication administration.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, rounds, telepsychiatry, and coordinating referrals, with emphasis on mental health services in a correctional or inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant program; current Texas PA license or ability to transfer.
• NCCPA certification required; or Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Texas RN license and NP certification.
• Psych experience preferred for Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, support physician, and contribute to treatment planning and medication administration.
• Review and update patient records, conduct rounds, and discharge summaries.
• Conduct telepsychiatry clinics with outpatient units.
• Take calls on rotation and refer patients to specialists as needed.

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this position are responsible for augmenting a supervising physician's data gathering abilities to reach decisions and institute patient care plans. Provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Major/Essential Functions

• Under supervision of the Medical Director examines offender/patients to determine general mental health and prescribes treatment in conjunction with treatment teams' input and administers medication as needed
• Under supervision of the Medical Director inspects, completes, and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classification, completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on patients admitted.
• Conducts regular telepsychiatry clinics with outpatient units.
• Takes inhouse and regional call on a rotation basis.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.

Occasional Duties

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Psych experience for Physician Assistant preferred.
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
• Correctional or Inpatient experience preferred but not required.

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member.

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.