Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Kyle

Harbor Health•Kyle, TX

16d

About The Position

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 within our primary care setting, you will provide effective, efficient, and appropriate services to our members while demonstrating safe clinical decision-making and expert care. You will work collaboratively with our clinical practice team to deliver exceptional care that aligns with our mission of transforming healthcare through our payvider model. 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!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner Program and certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to practice 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, communicable diseases
Ability to push/pull heavy objects and lift up to 50 pounds
Full range of body motion for patient care activities

Nice To Haves

2+ years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a primary care setting
Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Interview members to obtain medical history, perform physical examinations, order laboratory and other 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, 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