Night Advanced Practice Provider – Corrections Medicine

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Correctional Medicine Team at the Tarrant County Jail. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis and treatment, while consulting with other correctional facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an APP in primary care and hold a valid Texas PA or APRN license. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a unique healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an APP in a primary-care setting.
• Prior experience working in a large county jail system as a PA or NP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical charts and perform physical exams.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage care of patients.
• Provide phone consultations with correctional facilities.

Skills

Patient care

Acute and chronic diagnosis

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Current Texas PA or APRN license

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Correctional Medicine Team at the Tarrant County Jail. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis and treatment, while consulting with other correctional facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an APP in primary care and hold a valid Texas PA or APRN license. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a unique healthcare environment.