Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - South Austin

Texas Health Action Physicians (THAP), a part of 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 expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. Kind Clinic proudly serves Texas with four vibrant locations: two in Austin, one in San Antonio, and another in Dallas plus virtual care services available to all residents across Texas. Bolstered by Waterloo Counseling Center and a passionate team of over 250 dedicated employees and volunteers, THAP is at the forefront of promoting healthcare equity and accessibility throughout the state. Read more about THA here: http://texashealthaction.org.

THAP/THA's Kind Clinic Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) works with the clinical nurses and medical assistants to evaluate, plan and provide care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervision of the attending Physician.  

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. 

Core Functions:

• 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
• This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 40 hours a week with some night and weekend hours.  

Key Performance Indicators

1. Maintains a timely schedule; works to prevent extended patient wait times. 
2. Implements changes in clinical protocols as soon as informed. 
3. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base on SDO’s, SOP’s, Protocols, etc. 

Compensation

Based on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, the starting base salary of $120,443. The actual starting rate will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

We are excited to offer a $7,000 signing bonus as a welcome to our team. You’ll receive $3,000 after successful completion of new hire training and completion of a 90-day probationary period. An additional $2,000 at six months, and the final $2,000 at your one-year anniversary.

The employee must remain actively employed and in good standing through the payout date.

Requirements

Experience, Education & Certification: 

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant’s Program 
• 2+ years outpatient experience as a NP or PA 
• 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 CPR certification 
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations 
• Active board certification appropriate to licensure is required 

Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful credentialing and approval through the THAP Credentialing Board 

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 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions 

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations: 

• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.  

• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.   

• Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 12 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.   

• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze. 

• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another. 

• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside. 

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
• Training & Development
• Parental Leave
• Longevity Pay

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.

Beware of Employment Scams

Kind Clinic and Texas Health Action are aware of fraudulent job offers and recruitment scams that falsely claim to represent our organization.

Please note:

• We will never ask for payment, gift cards, or financial information as part of the hiring process.
• Legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official @texashealthaction.org email address (or other verified organizational channels).
• Interviews are not conducted through text message or chat apps.
• Any employment offer will follow a formal interview process.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to represent Kind Clinic or Texas Health Action, do not provide personal or financial information. If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please contact us at hr@texasheralthaction.org before responding.