Advanced Practice Provider – Cross-Cover

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Cross-Cover role works across multiple settings within the Behavioral Health department, including Inpatient, Outpatient, Consultation-Liaison Service, Child & Adolescent, and the Psychiatric Emergency Center. Assignments are based on staffing needs determined by department clinical leadership. The APP provides care within their scope of practice and under physician supervision as required, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and satisfaction. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in 8-hour shifts. It includes an inpatient call schedule with a weekend call rotation. Shifts may be assigned to different settings and locations depending on departmental clinical needs. The role is based at the Center for Behavioral Health Recovery in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

Current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.
DEA certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working as an advanced practice provider in a psychiatric setting.
Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery.
Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes within the scope of practice and under physician supervision as required.
Review medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
Refer patients to appropriate services as needed.
Ensure care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines.
Provide evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Demonstrate patient-centered and value-driven behavior.
Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, learners, other providers, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in compliance with billing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission, CMS, and Texas Administrative Code.
Participate in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees as needed.
Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Serve as a community resource.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.