(APP) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Mission Valley

Harbor Health; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

CME Allowance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Occurrence-based malpractice

401(k) Investment Plan

Company Equity

Job summary

Harbor Health in El Paso, TX is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Mission Valley primary care team. In this clinic, you will lead patient care, perform exams, order labs and tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate treatment with the care team to deliver high-quality, safe care.

You will collaborate with specialists, manage long-term conditions, and participate in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and NCCPA certified
• Current Texas licensure as NP or PA
• Family Medicine certification
• DEA certification & CPR certification
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Credentialing and privileging requirements
• Comfortable working as a solo provider in a clinic team setting
• Proficient with electronic health records
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong teamwork, able to work independently
• Good judgment and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Interview members to obtain medical history, perform exams, order tests, prescribe medications, and recommend treatments
• Provide continuity in managed care for members with long-term conditions
• Make referrals for secondary and tertiary care with the care team
• Perform medical procedures per issued privileges
• Provide health maintenance visits and immunization guidance
• Conduct employment-related physical examinations and other purposes
• Conduct STD screening, family planning, and health education
• Document and code all member contacts in the EMR
• Be an active member of the medical team
• Participate in care team meetings
• Contribute to organizational initiatives including education and quality review

Skills

NCCPA certification

TX licensure

Family medicine

DEA certification

CPR certification

Driver's license (TX)

Credentialing

Electronic health records

customer service

diversity sensitivity

teamwork

sound judgment

Education

NCCPA certification (PA)

ANCC/AANP certification (NP)

Texas state licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Brief Description

Harbor Health
(APP) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
El Paso, TX | Mission Valley | Full-Time

Position Overview

Harbor Health is seeking a team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multi-specialty clinic group in El Paso at our Mission Valley practice. As a clinical leader within our primary care setting, you will provide effective, efficient, and appropriate services to our members while demonstrating safe clinical decision-making and expert care. You will work collaboratively with our clinical practice team to deliver exceptional care that aligns with our mission of transforming healthcare through our payvider model.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview members to obtain medical history, perform physical examinations, order laboratory and other diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and recommend treatments
• Provide continuity in managed care for members with pre-existing long-term conditions
• Make referrals for secondary and tertiary care as needed in collaboration with the care team
• Perform medical procedures according to issued privileges
• Provide health maintenance visits, evaluate immunization needs, offer anticipatory guidance and referrals
• Perform contract and special physical examinations for employment and other purposes
• Conduct STD screening, family planning, and health education
• Document and code all member contacts accurately and legibly in the electronic medical record
• Function as an active member of the medical team
• Participate in and manage care team meetings
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, including participation on clinical committees, providing education, quality review, and other mission-aligned activities

Required

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to practice in the State of Texas
• Licensed and certified to practice in Family Medicine
• Current DEA and CPR certification
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to meet and maintain current organizational credentialing and privileging requirements
• Comfortable working as a solo provider in a clinic team setting
• Computer literacy with ability to navigate electronic health record systems
• Excellent customer service skills and professional communication
• Ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Strong teamwork capabilities while maintaining ability to function independently
• Sound judgment, flexibility to shift priorities, and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred

• 2+ years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a primary care setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work irregular hours in a moderate-stress environment
• Capacity to handle exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases
• Ability to push/pull heavy objects and lift up to 50 pounds
• Full range of body motion for patient care activities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• CME Allowance and time off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Company Equity

At Harbor Health, we’re transforming healthcare in Texas through collaboration and innovation. We’re seeking passionate individuals to help us create a member-centered experience that connects comprehensive care with a modern payment model.

Harbor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians and teammates and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.