Advanced Practice Provider - McConnell Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Beeville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Managed Care works to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). The Advanced Practice Provider performs clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols. The role manages medical care—including observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, counseling, and health teaching—for people who are ill, injured, infirm, or experiencing changes in normal health processes. It also promotes health maintenance and illness prevention in a clinical setting. The position may be filled by a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Work takes place in a standard hospital, clinical, correctional, and/or surgical environment located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. Salary is commensurate with relevant work experience.

Requirements

Physician Assistant pathway: Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Physician Assistant pathway: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Physician Assistant pathway: Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB).
Nurse Practitioner pathway: Completion of a graduate-level or higher nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Nurse Practitioner pathway: Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Nurse Practitioner pathway: Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON).
Nurse Practitioner pathway: Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON).
Security clearance is required.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Nice To Haves

Current Physician Assistant students who have not completed their program and recent graduates who have not yet obtained NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB licensure may apply; employment is contingent on completing the accredited program and obtaining certification and licensure.
Current RNs who have not completed their nurse practitioner program and recent graduates who have not yet obtained ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner licensure may apply; employment is contingent on completing the accredited program and obtaining certification and licensure.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical histories, organize relevant data, perform physical examinations, and suggest laboratory, radiographic, or other studies needed to establish or support a diagnosis.
Perform preliminary reviews of radiographs, laboratory data, ECGs, and other clinical information; formulate and order therapeutic regimens within the scope of the applicable Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
Document histories, physical examinations, and relevant clinical information, including existing medical conditions; medically classify patients according to physical, functional, and emotional capabilities.
Monitor patient treatment progress and protocols in chronic care clinical settings.
Counsel patients on preventive medicine regimens and provide instruction about medical problems, nutrition, medication, and health promotion and maintenance.
Review medical records or therapeutic regimens to ensure their content and appropriateness.
Represent and act as emissary of the physician in delegated matters and perform related duties as required.
Coordinate interdisciplinary clinical care responsibilities.
Document all healthcare encounters and relevant clinical information in electronic medical records.
Identify appropriate internal controls for the department and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
Adhere to the department's established internal controls and reporting structure.