(APP) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - North University

Kids for the Future; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Harbor Health is seeking a team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multi-specialty clinic group in Austin at our North University 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

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job description

• Location 3200 Red River Street,Suite 201,Austin, TX, 78705,United States
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Manage Others No

Contact information

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Description

Harbor Health

Austin, TX | North University | Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

Harbor Health is seeking a team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multi-specialty clinic group in Austin at our North University 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

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required:

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

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

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.