Clinician (NP/PA/CNM) – Part-Time / Per Diem

Planned Parenthood South Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood South Texas seeks Clinicians (NP/PA/CNM) to provide ambulatory reproductive and primary care. Work part-time or per diem, day shifts Mon–Fri with rotating Saturdays. Starting pay is $53.00/hour; midpoint $57.00/hour, determined by experience and education.

Under Medical Director collaboration, clinicians will conduct exams, provide telehealth, document EMR data, and support patient education while ensuring HIPAA compliance and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Texas RN with Women's Health Care or Family NP training or NCC/ANCC certification.
• Texas licensed advanced practice nurse certification.
• Texas licensed PA with accredited PA program and NCCPA certification.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take comprehensive health histories including obstetric/gynecologic data and record findings clearly.
• Perform physical exams focused on reproductive health, breast exams, cancer screening, and STI diagnosis.
• Provide telehealth consultations including GAHT, vaginitis, UTIs, STIs, birth control, and PREP.
• Order/interpret diagnostic tests per affiliate protocols and provide referrals as needed.
• Give health information on family planning, nutrition, sexuality, and health promotion.
• Collaborate with health team and community partners for comprehensive care.

Skills

Patient management

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Team player

Professional relationships

Legible records

Transportation access

Cultural competence

Reproductive health

Education

Nurse Practitioner education

ANCC/NCC Certification

Physician Assistant education

PA accreditation

Job description

Planned Parenthood South Texasis the region's most trusted name in women's health. Operating 7 health centers, our mission is to strengthen our communities’ health outcomes by providing, advocating for, and expanding equitable access to health care and education.We are seeking dynamic, qualified individuals to join our amazing Planned Parenthood family.

Planned Parenthood South Texas is seeking Clinicians (NP/PA/CNM) to work on a part-time or per diem basis, day-time hours Monday - Friday, and rotating Saturdays. The starting pay rate is $53.00 / hour. Midpoint pay rate is $57.00 / hour. Pay rate will be determined based on experience, skills & education.

POSITION SUMMARY:

With the collaboration of the affiliate Medical Director, the Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) functions in an expanded role in the area of ambulatory reproductive health care and primary care healthcare services. Working within the context of affiliate medical protocols, the Clinician will provide primary reproductive health care and primary care to patients of all ages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Secures a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), primary care, and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical history.
• Provides telehealth services with special emphasis on Consultations, GAHT, Vaginitis, UTIs, STIs, Birth Control, Primary Care and PREP.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
• Recognizes and treats minor deviations from the normal, using prescribed protocols and consulting with the physician as needed.
• Provides relevant health information to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Collaborates with the health team and other community agencies and resources (e.g., physicians, local health departments, social service, nutritionists, dentists, and parent education groups), through joint planning and coordination of activities, in providing comprehensive care.
• Documents patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a complete and accurate manner.
• Complies and enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as amended to ensure the privacy of protected health information (PHI / ePHI) in the execution of all job duties. Takes immediate action when a potential breach has occurred.
• Works to ensure understanding and acceptance, by colleagues, other professionals, consumers, and the community at large, of the role of the Woman’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Recognizes common non-gynecological medical problems and other deviations from normal and provides management or referral as appropriate.
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to women throughout the life cycle.
• Participates in clinic and affiliate efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.
• Participates in clinic and affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
• Adheres to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Senior Director of Clinical Services or Regional Health Care Director (as applicable to regional work area assigned).
• Complies with the Workplace and Customer Service Standards, which are a required part of the Organization’s orientation, training and performance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education for NP: Texas licensed R.N. with completion of a certified Women’s Health Care or Family Nurse Practitioner training program or NCC/ANCC Certification. Texas certification of an advanced practice nurse.

Education for PA: Texas licensed P.A. with completion of an accredited P.A. program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Experience: One year of experience since completion of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Training Program is highly preferred. 1-3 years experience in women’s health care is highly desired. Electronic medical records (EMR) experience is highly preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be efficient and responsible in terms of patient management.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Fully functional in general computer use and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively maintain complete and accurate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is required.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive professional work relationships.
• Ability to write legibly so that other staff can read the records.
• Access to personal transportation.
• Sensitive and competent regarding issues of multiculturalism.
• Comfortable with issues of sexual and reproductive health.
• Able and willing to work for an Organization that supports a patient's right to make personal decisions regarding health care including their right to choose what option is best for them if faced with an unintended pregnancy.
• Demonstrates a strong, personal commitment to the Organization’s position on customer service, internally and externally, for all clients, all services and all departments.