Advanced Practice Provider - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.
Our Legacy
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.
Our Values
Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us
Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
The medical advanced practice provider working in Bradley Medical Center will be responsible for taking medical histories, examine, and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and other diagnoses (i. e. x-rays, CT scans, MRI) and make diagnoses.
The medical advanced practice provider will prescribe medications and other ancillary services as indicated (i. e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary consults, behavioral health consults). The medical advanced practice provider will provide patient education as indicated.
The above duties and other duties as assigned will be performed in collaboration with a supervising physician and the physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner program.
Licensure
Registered PA or APRN license, or eligible for license, in state of Tennessee. AHA BLS CPR required.
Experience
Demonstration of clinical competency in the Advanced Practice Provider role. Two years’ experience preferred.
Skills
Demonstration of clinical competency in the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role. Demonstration of qualities of leadership and sound clinical judgment. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, fellow co-workers and other members of the health care team. Ability to effectively interpret, implement and support hospital policies, regulations, philosophy and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will conduct patient examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications in collaboration with a supervising physician. They are also responsible for providing patient education and coordinating ancillary services such as physical and occupational therapy.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold a valid Tennessee license. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with current AHA BLS CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $130k–$159k)291 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Tennessee | 290 active | 14,264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 54% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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