Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Texas
About The Position
Workit Health is an on-demand, evidence-based telemedicine provider offering harm-reduction-focused care for substance use disorders. Its programs combine licensed clinicians, FDA-approved medication, online recovery groups and community, interactive therapeutic courses, and care for co-existing conditions. The company’s patient-centered telemedicine model aims to improve clinical outcomes and make long-term recovery accessible without disrupting patients’ daily lives. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant collaborates with a physician to provide whole-person care to patients with substance use disorders through Workit Health’s telehealth platform. The role is currently remote until further notice and follows a four-day, 10-hour schedule, with hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST or PST. The position calls for compassionate, judgment-free care and a commitment to harm reduction.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- An active Texas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in good standing.
- At least 1 year of experience in addiction medicine.
- Experience prescribing substance use disorder medications.
- Experience with harm reduction.
- An active DEA license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states.
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a changing and evolving work environment.
- Ability and willingness to work independently online; familiarity with Google Drive, spreadsheets, documentation, video conferencing, and secure email.
- Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.
- Enthusiasm for revolutionizing how addiction is addressed and treated.
Nice To Haves
- Additional California licensure is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate virtual shared medical appointments and individual appointments, providing clinical assessments, treatments, and medication management.
- Conduct new-patient evaluations.
- Make appropriate assessments, develop treatment plans, and refer patients for their health problems.
- Prescribe and monitor medications for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
- Provide patient education and referrals based on patients’ assessed needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part II standards.
- Use strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system.
- Provide excellent member experiences, resolve member inquiries, and prioritize members’ needs.
- Apply a harm-reduction philosophy in all aspects of clinical practice.
Benefits
- Fully remote work.
- Five weeks of PTO, including a birthday day, two mental health days, and two floating holidays.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive health, dental, pharmacy, and vision insurance, with plan options.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- 401(k) with 4% matching.
- Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and DCFSA).
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- Employee assistance program with financial coaching and counseling sessions.
- Professional development allowance for Providers and the Behavioral Health team.
- Opportunities for internal mobility and growth.
- Clubs and multiple employee resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
