"Advanced Practice Provider, Behavioral Health (APRN/PA)"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Advanced Practice Provider, Behavioral Health (APRN/PA)

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.

Requisition ID
43651BR

Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
14571.56

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide inpatient care to a diverse patient population in accordance with department and clinical policies;
• Obtain detailed patient history and perform physical examinations on patients in the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center;
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with the relevant health needs of the patient;
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments;
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures;
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records;
• Effectively communicate with physicians, residents, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care; and
• Contributes to continuous improvement by meeting quality standards and patient experience metrics.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
5298.75

Pay Basis
Monthly

Schedule Details
As discussed with department

Work Location
Midland

Department
Psychiatry Ode General

Required Attachments
Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

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.

Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned.

Shift
Other

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.

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No