Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatry

TTUHSC Managed Care; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lubbock is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to enhance patient care under the supervision of a Medical Director. The role involves examining patients, prescribing treatments, and managing medical records. Ideal candidates will have the necessary certifications and licenses to practice in Texas, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant license in Texas or ability to transfer.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by Texas Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to determine mental health and prescribe treatment.
• Inspect and analyze medical records; complete admission and discharge notes.
• Take in-house and regional call on a rotation basis.

Skills

Patient Care

Mental Health Assessment

Medication Administration

Education

Physician Assistant Training Program

Nursing Degree

Job 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 the direction and responsibility of a Physician.

Responsibilities:

1. Under supervision of the Medical Director, examine offender/patients to determine general mental health and prescribe treatment in conjunction with treatment teams' input; administer medication as needed.
2. Inspect, complete, and analyze records; assign, review, and update classification; complete admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries; and make rounds on admitted patients.
3. Take in-house and regional call on a rotation basis.
4. Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association, with a current Physician Assistant license in Texas or ability to transfer a license. Certification as a Physician Assistant by passing the exams 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 the Texas Board of Nursing, with a current R.N. license or ability to transfer it to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved program recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.