Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Provider Primary Care

Equitas Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Vision

Health

401k

Sick time

Job summary

Equitas Health in Akron, OH is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider for primary care. The role requires NP or PA with OH licensure, DEA, and CPR/BLS, focusing on transgender health and HIV care. Expect a $110,000–$150,000 salary with a $5,000 sign-on bonus; on-site, full-time with occasional evenings/weekends. Comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with FNP board certification or Master’s in PA with PA certification.
• Active Ohio licensure as NP or PA with prescriptive authority.
• Federal DEA license.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical services including history, assessment, primary and HIV care.
• Prescribe therapies including hormone therapy when appropriate.
• Facilitate hospital admissions when needed.
• Develop coordinated treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients on transgender health, HIV, and adherence strategies.
• Ensure ongoing quality improvement and program monitoring.

Skills

Primary care

HIV care

Cultural competency

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (FNP)

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Ohio NP/PA licensure

Federal DEA license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Provider Primary Care

Job Category: Medical Center

Requisition Number: NURSE001682

• Posted: July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Location

Akron, 636 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302, USA

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) who is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive medical care to patients. The APP works autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of staff to diagnose and manage patients’ health care. Participation in the development, expansion, and maintenance of the Equitas Health Medical Center program is expected.

Salary and Sign‑On Bonus

Salary: $110,000–$150,000 with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to be paid out as follows: half at 6 months, and the other half at 1 year of employment.

Benefits

• PTO
• Vision
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essentials include traveling, owning reliable transportation or having reliable transportation; written communication; relationship building with clients and community partners; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to individuals, small and large groups.

Major Areas of Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical services to patients, including a comprehensive medical history, medical assessment, primary care, specialty care for transgender and gender nonconforming people, specialty HIV care, laboratory surveillance, and physical exam.
• Prescribe or recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled substances and hormone therapy.
• Facilitate direct patient admissions into hospitals when needed.
• Play a key role on multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated treatment plans.
• Use primary care clinic protocols and procedures in providing services.
• Consult with collaborating/supervising physician regularly.
• Educate patients on Transgender Health, HIV disease, primary care issues, and adherence strategies to medications prescribed.
• Assess patient risk behaviors and educate patients in prevention of HIV transmission, provide HIV prevention therapy as needed.
• Assist with development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures, clinical protocols, continuous quality improvement standards and program monitoring.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with the trans and gender nonconforming community to enhance patient access to services including specialists and consultant care.
• Continually update own knowledge of trans health and HIV/AIDS through reading, conference attendance, lectures and other educational opportunities.
• Participate in quality efforts to increase health outcomes for patients.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity. Practice cultural humility in daily interactions with staff, patients and community.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Other medical center and pharmacy related duties as assigned.

Education and Licensure

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nursing with board certification as an FNP; or Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies with board certification as a PA.
• Active Ohio licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority.
• Federal DEA license.
• Certification in CPR/BLS.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

• Experience with Epic preferred.
• 2 years or more experience in providing primary care desired.
• 2 years or more experience in providing HIV care desired.
• Ability to work Saturdays and extended hours on an intermittent and rotating basis.
• Exemplary customer service as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in, and competence in cultural differences, transgender and gender non-conforming patients, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency and demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.

Other Information

Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy, pre‑employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment.

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