Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Virtual Health Services

Texas Health Action; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Virtual Health Services team. This full-time role focuses on providing culturally affirming healthcare to diverse communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals. You'll evaluate and care for patients while working collaboratively with a supportive team. The organization values adaptability, effective communication, and a passion for community service. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ communities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong computer skills and ability to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and provide care for patients under physician supervision.
• Perform clinical procedures and maintain patient medical records.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to coordinate optimal patient care.

Skills

Listening

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Confidentiality

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant's Program

Unrestricted and valid license to practice in Texas

Current BLS/CPR certification

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Athena electronic medical record software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Virtual Health Services

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Virtual Health Services

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Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. THA's programs include Kind Clinics and Waterloo Counseling Center. Read more about THA here: http://texashealthaction.org.

Texas Health Action is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Virtual health services to evaluate, plan, and provide care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervision of the attending Physician. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 40 hours a week with some night and weekend hours.

The ideal candidate for the NP/PA role maintains effective communication with patients, staff and physicians, provides patient care in a competent, professional and courteous manner, and keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.

Please note that this job posting may appear in multiple regions, as this is a fully remote position with requirements to be available for in person meetings occasionally.

What you would do:

• Performs clinical procedures under direction of attending Physician and according to approved protocols
• Performs a wide range of activities, which include but not limited to: assessment, history & physical, recommendations for patient plan of care
• Monitors patient progress
• Maintains patient medical records according to established standards
• Maintains communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
• Ability to collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Ability to work independently-Interacts as a team member with all levels of clinical staff
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

How you describe your skills:

• Listening is one of your key strengths. You are also able to manage highly confidential information and situations with the utmost discretion
• You are the model of the organization's values and people can readily point to you as an example of how to ‘be'
• You "love" what you do
• You like to plan, but you are ok with plans changing and can effectively help others manage change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You consistently meet or beat deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• You are able to organize daily workload by priorities
• You have great attention to detail while able to see the bigger picture
• You have a passion and connection to the communities we serve
• You are adaptable and able to manage change
• You understand when it is prudent to seek outside expertise
• Your friends describe your personality as "positively contagious"
• You balance People and Process
• You value great benefits and a mission driven work culture
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to office administration (such as seeing, sitting, typing, standing, walking, turning, reaching, bending, stooping, and turning during the course of the day)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
  
  
  

Compensation

Based on job duties and requirements, this position is placed in salary band 49 with an annual salary range of $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year. Initial placement within this range will be based on hired candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Applicant Information:

• Submitting official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses may be required prior to final offer. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance
• Information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position may be needed for employment verification
• The applicant selected for employment is subject to a pre-employment background check. A history of conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. Applicants with a history of conviction may be considered on a case-by-case basis, after individualized assessment of factors including the nature of the conviction, the job duties and responsibilities, the length of time since the conviction, and evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted
  
  
  

EEO Statement: Texas Health Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Your previous work life and education must include:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant's Program
• Unrestricted and valid license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations IIIV for the purpose of writing prescriptions
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations
  
  
  

Your previous work life and education ideally would include:

• 2+ years of experience in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Working knowledge of Athena electronic medical record software
• Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Training & Development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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