Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Central / North Austin)

Job Description

Job Description

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, Waterloo Counseling Center, and TeleKind (telemedicine services). Read more about THA here : http : / / texashealthaction.org.

Texas Health Action is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our Central Texas Austin Kind Clinic's 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.

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 :

Requirements

Your previous work life and education must include :

Your previous work life and education ideally would include :

Compensation

Based on job duties and requirements, this position is placed in salary band 49 with an annual salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 per year. Initial placement within this range will be based on hired candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Applicant Information :

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.

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