Full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Westover Hills/Alamo Heights)
About The Position
The Aspire Advanced Practice Provider is a vital member of the clinical staff, helping care for patients with allergies and sinus problems. The role focuses on delivering a positive patient experience, providing precise care, and supporting clinic operations in collaboration with peers and the clinical team. The provider performs allergy testing and treatment for patients ages 2 and older. The position works at both the Westover Hills and Alamo Heights clinics. Monday through Thursday, start times vary from 7 to 8 a.m. and closing times from 5 to 6 p.m. Fridays are typically half days, from 8 a.m. to noon. The schedule will be discussed during the interview, and some flexibility is available.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Effectively communicate with patients and clinical staff.
- React calmly and effectively in difficult or emergent situations.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manually take patient vital signs.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and obtain medical histories focused on allergy and sinus conditions.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic allergic and sinus conditions, including allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and asthma.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including allergy testing, sinus CT scans, and pulmonary function tests.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including medications, immunotherapy, and procedural recommendations.
- Perform and assist with in-office procedures, including administering and supervising SCIT and SLIT allergy immunotherapy and performing nasal endoscopy.
- Educate patients about disease management, treatment options, and medication use.
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Document patient encounters accurately in the EHR within 24 hours of the visit.
- Oversee and manage food and environmental allergy testing using percutaneous allergy skin testing and intracutaneous allergy testing.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative evaluation and treatment following surgeon-performed sinus procedures.
- Develop relationships with referring medical providers and the local medical community.
- Attend lunches and events with the assigned territory provider relationship representative to build credibility and promote Aspire.
- Meet standard metrics: a minimum 50% testing threshold, 30% treatment threshold, and 7% IOP conversion threshold.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus based on metrics.
- Medical malpractice insurance.
- CME package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Free allergy testing and discounted treatments.
- Employee reward program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
