Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$110k-$165k
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE
Locations: Corpus Christi, TX
Full-Time or Part-Time
Advance Your Career in a Collaborative, Mission-Driven Mental Health Team
Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for mental health care? Join Senior PsychCare (SPC) – one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in Texas and surrounding states. You will work in a supportive, team-based environment with flexibility, clinical support from industry-recognized psychiatrists, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of nursing home and assisted living residents.
About Us
Senior PsychCare provides collaborative behavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities.
Our multidisciplinary teams include Board-Certified Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers/Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
We focus on continuity of care—not triage—ensuring our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate services to achieve their best quality of life.
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct cognitive and emotional assessments to set/manage treatment plans
- Manage psychotropic medication and gradual dose reductions
- Collaborate with nursing home staff and SPC’s behavioral health team
- Participate in treatment team meetings (in-person and virtual)
- Deliver care both in-person and via telehealth when appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR system
- What Sets SPC Apart
- Collaborative team of specialists in geriatric mental health
- Strong clinical infrastructure with administrative and tech support
- Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
- Competitive compensation, paid training, and growth opportunities
Benefits & Perks
- Guaranteed income during training/ramp-up
- Flexible hours – full-time and part-time options
- Paid time off + Paid holidays
- CEU support – up to $750/year + 3 paid CEU days
- Mileage reimbursement
Full Benefits Package, Including
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
Company-provided laptop + Internet support
Administrative support for billing, credentialing, and authorizations
MIPS and EHR training provided
Qualifications
- Licensed NP or PA in the state of Texas
- Psychiatric/mental health experience required
- Experience with geriatric populations strongly preferred
- Spanish bilingual is a plus
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable traveling locally
- Adaptive, flexible, and committed to team-based care
Ready to Join Us?
- Be part of a team that brings compassion, expertise, and peace of mind to those who need it most.
- Apply now by clicking “Apply” at the top of this page or contact:
- Recruiter: 713-850-0049 ext. 1014 | kbhatt@spchealth.com
Key Responsibilities
Conduct cognitive and emotional assessments to manage treatment plans and psychotropic medications for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and nursing home staff through both in-person and telehealth delivery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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