Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Summary

Join Texas Health Action (THA), a non-profit organization, as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Virtual health services. This full-time, remote position requires 40 hours a week with occasional night and weekend hours and in-person meetings. You will evaluate, plan, and provide patient care under the supervision of an attending physician. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a passion for serving diverse communities, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. THA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant’s Program
• Hold an unrestricted and valid license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
• Possess current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations IIIV for the purpose of writing prescriptions
• Hold current BLS/CPR certification
• Possess working knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Possess strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Possess effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills
• Possess outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Possess 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)
• Possess ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 2+ years of experience in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations
• Hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Possess working knowledge of Athena electronic medical record software
• Possess working knowledge of healthcare insurance
• Be 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