Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Psychiatry

Veterans in Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock, TX, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for the Inpatient Psychiatry unit to support a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive psychiatric care.

The role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, and prescribing under supervision, with opportunities for telepsychiatry and in-house rounds. Prior inpatient/psychiatry experience is preferred, and professional licensure requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a PA or NP program approved by the appropriate board.
• Current Texas PA license or ability to transfer; PA certification.
• Current RN license with approved NP certification path.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Medical Director examines and treats patients in inpatient psychiatry.
• Completes notes, rounds, and discharge summaries with treatment teams.
• Conducts regular telepsychiatry clinics and manages inhouse/regional calls on rotation.
• Refers patients to specialists for additional care as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

Education

PA license

NP license

Job description

45953BR

Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient Psychiatry

Psych Montford Unit

Lubbock

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high-quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. The John Montford Unit in Lubbock, TX is an accredited regional medical and mental health facility, within the TTUHSC Managed Care system which specializes in providing access to a comprehensive array of medical, psychiatric, and ancillary healthcare services. A multidisciplinary team of 200+ healthcare professionals connect their passion with their work to support more than 55,000 patient encounters annually to ensure TTUHSC, a nationally recognized leader in correctional health care, delivers on its mission of providing access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Get an inside look at the Montford Unit and watch a quick video about our mission HERE.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

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

• 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.