Advanced Practice Provider

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Mar 15, 2025
Advanced Practice Provider Wichita Falls 40487BR 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 Performs as a responsible and collaborative team member and adheres to institutional standards of ethics and professional conduct. Comes on time for appointments and meetings. Considers work space and time of other staff. Maintains confidences regarding personal lives of colleagues. Maintains a responsible, task oriented demeanor on the job. Communicates with others in a respectful, courteous manner. Adheres to dress code. Submits accurate and prompt Web leave reporting. Assesses patients to determine general mental health and prescribes treatment with treatment teams' input and administers medication or other treatment as needed. Assesses patients for common forensic issues such civil commitment, decisional capacity, compelled medication, etc., and participates in their respective legal processes. Takes regional call to ensure there is continuous psychiatric coverage within the TTUHSC regions. Refers patients to medical specialist or practitioner for specialized treatment. Inspects, completes and analyzes records; assigns, reviews and updates classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries; and makes rounds on patients admitted (if applicable). Provides clinical oversight of clinical activities in accordance with the unit's treatment program and guidelines. Mental Health Clinician Consultation: Provides clinical guidance on diagnostic, treatment, or other clinical questions that may arise. Attends Treatment Team meetings as scheduled and as needed. Attends administrative and clinical committee meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned. About Managed Care: 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. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE. This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC: ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas: Comprehensive Benefits Package Training Continuing Education Loan Forgiveness Program Retiree Insurance Paid Leave Leadership Program State Pension 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=886828 All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-4b7a00f02976764c806dbe3ceaad6edf