Wichita Falls

Advanced Practice Provider

40487BR

Psych Outpatient East

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.

Org Level 7

691504 - Psych Outpatient East

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

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

Occasional Duties

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.

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

• PMHNP Certification for Nurse Practitioners
• Psych experience preferred for PA candidates

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Shift

Day

Travel Required

None