Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider I

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider I, under direction, provides primary health care to students of Tarleton State University. Acts in accordance with relevant licensing boards and local, State, and Federal laws regulating Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

This position is primarily located in Stephenville, Texas, and will require occasional travel to the Tarleton Fort Worth Campus. Work hours are typically Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm but may be adjusted as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:
80%      Provides primary health care to students, which includes medical examinations, ordering and       interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications or treatments, counseling or education regarding health maintenance and disease/injury prevention, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
5%        Recognizes the need for consultation and/or referral for illness/injury outside the scope of     practice/expertise for an advanced nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
5%        Completes legible, accurate, and appropriate documentation of patients’ encounters in medical      records in a timely manner.
5%        Acts in accordance with all relevant licensing boards, local, state and federal laws regulating nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
5%        Serves on clinical committees, participates in accreditation processes, assists with in-service education, and assists in preparation of educational materials and other activities supportive of the mission of student health center.

Education and Experience:

-Successful completion of an accredited educational program for Physician Assistants; or

-Successful completion of an approved advanced practice nursing educational program at or beyond the master’s degree level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
 

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

-Eligible to be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas; candidate must be licensed prior to start date; or

-Eligible to be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) in the State of Texas; candidate must be licensed prior to start date.

-Licensure must be maintained for continued employment.

[*Note: PA/NPs are required to provide proof to the TMB/TBN that they’ve passed a national certification exam in order for the board to issue their license]

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.