About the Role
Harbor Health is seeking a team-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multi-specialty clinic group in Austin, TX. As a clinical leader in primary care, you will provide effective, efficient, and appropriate services, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making and expert care. You will collaborate with the clinical practice team to deliver exceptional care aligned with our mission of transforming healthcare through our payvider model.
Responsibilities
- Interview members to obtain medical history, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and recommend treatments.
- Provide continuity in managed care for members with pre-existing long-term conditions.
- Make referrals for secondary and tertiary care as needed in collaboration with the care team.
- Perform medical procedures according to issued privileges.
- Provide health maintenance visits, evaluate immunization needs, and offer anticipatory guidance and referrals.
- Perform contract and special physical examinations for employment and other purposes.
- Conduct STD screening, family planning, and health education.
- Document and code all member contacts accurately and legibly in the electronic medical record.
- Function as an active member of the medical team.
- Participate in and manage care team meetings.
- Contribute to organizational initiatives, including participation on clinical committees, providing education, quality review, and other mission-aligned activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the NCCPA or Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the ANCC or AANP.
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.
- Licensed and certified to practice in Family Medicine.
- Current DEA and CPR certification.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
- Ability to meet and maintain current organizational credentialing and privileging requirements.
- Comfortable working as a solo provider in a clinic team setting.
- Computer literacy with ability to navigate electronic health record systems.
- Excellent customer service skills and professional communication.
- Ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong teamwork capabilities while maintaining ability to function independently.
- Sound judgment, flexibility to shift priorities, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to work irregular hours in a moderate-stress environment.
- Capacity to handle exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
- Ability to push/pull heavy objects and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Full range of body motion for patient care activities.
Skills
- Team-oriented
- Clinical leadership
- Safe clinical decision-making
- Expert care
- Collaboration
- Electronic medical record navigation
- Customer service
- Professional communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Independent functioning
- Sound judgment
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a primary care setting (Preferred)
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Licensed and certified to practice in Family Medicine
Benefits
- Competitive salary and incentives
- Generous PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- CME Allowance and time off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Occurrence-based malpractice
- 401k Investment Plan
- Company Equity
About the Company
- At Harbor Health, we're transforming healthcare in Texas through collaboration and innovation. We're seeking passionate individuals to help us create a member-centered experience that connects comprehensive care with a modern payment model. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, please bring your talents to our team!
