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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Tennessee

Advanced Practice Provider

Spring Hill, TN · On-site

$81K - $112K/yr

Advanced Practice Provider Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established ...

Advanced Practice Provider

Columbia, TN · On-site

$79K - $109K/yr

May provide on call coverage mutually scheduled by supervising physician and Advanced Practice Providers. (On-call coverage is not a mandatory requirement of "practice".) Call responsibilities ...

Advanced Practice Provider

Columbia, TN

$79K - $109K/yr

May provide on call coverage mutually scheduled by supervising physician and Advanced Practice Providers. (On-call coverage is not a mandatory requirement of "practice".) Call responsibilities ...

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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider information

What is the difference between Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider vs Psychiatrist?

AspectPsychiatric Advanced Practice ProviderPsychiatrist
CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral degree in nursing or psychology, certification as an APRN or PAMedical degree (MD or DO), completed residency in psychiatry, board certification
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, mental health facilities, outpatient settingsHospitals, private practices, academic medical centers
Scope of PracticeDiagnose, treat, prescribe medications under supervision or collaborative agreementDiagnose, treat, prescribe, perform psychotherapy, and manage complex cases independently

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers and Psychiatrists both work in mental health settings, but Psychiatrists have medical degrees and broader authority for complex cases. Advanced Practice Providers often collaborate with psychiatrists and focus on medication management and patient care within their scope.

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Infographic showing various Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

Advanced Practice Provider

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

American Family Care
Outpatient Health Care • 1 - 5K employees

$53 - $58/hr

Other

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Job description

Advanced Practice Provider

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities
  • Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient
  • Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician
  • Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions
  • Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
  • Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/significant others
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
  • Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
  • Professional appearance and attitude
  • ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)
  • Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
  • Able to multi-task and work independently

Compensation: $53.00 - $58.00 per hour


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About American Family Care Bloomfield

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It is our mission to provide the best healthcare possible in a kind and caring environment while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. All AFC clinics are designed, equipped, and staffed to provide accessible primary care, urgent care, minor emergency treatment, and occupational medicine. We are considered pioneers in non-emergency room urgent care, with a majority of our patients coming in, receiving care, and returning home in one hour’s time on average.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Bloomfield, NJ, US