Clinician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Texas Health Action•Austin, TX

12d•$120,000 - $120,500

About The Position

Texas Health Action Physicians (THAP), part of Texas Health Action (THA), is a community-informed nonprofit providing culturally affirming, quality healthcare in a safe and supportive environment, with expertise serving LGBTQIA+ people and people impacted by HIV. Kind Clinic operates four Texas locations and provides virtual care statewide. THAP is building a pipeline of qualified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for current and future outpatient clinical opportunities in Austin and San Antonio. The Kind Clinic Clinician works with physicians, registered nurses, medical assistants, and facility staff to evaluate patients, develop care plans, provide direct patient care, monitor progress, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. The clinician performs procedures under physician direction and follows approved protocols, documentation and coding standards, and applicable regulatory guidance. The role calls for a skilled, compassionate clinician who communicates effectively with patients and care teams, works independently and collaboratively, and is committed to respectful, high-quality care for diverse populations. This is an evergreen posting for current or future openings. The starting annual salary is $120,500; the initial salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Offers are contingent on successful credentialing and approval through the THAP Credentialing Board.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant program.
Unrestricted, valid Texas license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Maintain current prescriptive authority and physician delegation/registration as applicable to the license and practice setting.
Maintain current DEA registration when prescribing controlled substances.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, obtained before the first day of employment.
Active board certification appropriate to licensure.
Two years of outpatient experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Ability to work well under pressure independently and with teams, and productively with other departments, employees, and external organizations.
Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Diplomacy, tact, conflict-management, and negotiation skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written English communication.
Ability to collaborate with physicians, facility staff, and other agencies to coordinate care and resources.
Ability to interact effectively with people of diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic classes, including people in crisis or who are resistant or negative toward organizations.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete work effectively in accordance with policies and deadlines, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Availability for 40 hours per week, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends depending on clinic needs or schedule.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations.
Working knowledge of Athena electronic medical record software.
Working knowledge of healthcare insurance.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including medical vocabulary.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical procedures under the direction of an attending physician and according to approved protocols.
Assess patients, obtain histories and perform physical examinations, and make recommendations for patient care plans.
Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation for each patient encounter, including diagnoses, services, medical decision-making, treatment plans, and follow-up.
Document diagnoses and services in accordance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, organizational policies, and care provided to support accurate charge capture and billing.
Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, Clinical Compliance, and Clinical Operations staff on documentation or coding questions and provide information for claims processing, prior authorizations, and denial prevention.
Monitor patient progress and maintain medical records according to established standards.
Communicate routinely with supervisory and attending physicians to review patient records and care plans.
Collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff, and other agencies to coordinate appropriate patient and family care and use of resources.
Maintain a timely schedule, help prevent extended patient wait times, and implement clinical protocol changes promptly.
Keep knowledge current on SDOs, SOPs, protocols, and other applicable standards.
Complete and sign clinical documentation within organizational timeframes and respond promptly to coding, billing, payer, and documentation-related requests.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.