Staff Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

Teladoc Health•USA - TX - Remote, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive and personalized Primary Care services to patients remotely. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care through compassion and dedication to high quality.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Active, unencumbered Board Certification by ANCC or AANP.
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, in primary care or family practice.
No disciplinary actions within the last 5 years.
Must hold Nurse Practitioner licensure in at least 3 states at time of interview.
Must be willing to be licensed in up to all 50 states.
Must maintain valid Nurse Practitioner license and certification in the states where the virtual primary care practice is based.
Must be able to work some evenings up to 9pm EST and some Saturdays (typically half-day).
Ability to remain flexible working in a dynamic environment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Practitioner licensure in TX, NC, MI, or NY is preferred.
RN Compact license is a plus.
At least 1 year of experience in obesity medicine is highly preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of remote/hybrid independent virtual primary care experience is highly desired.
Bilingual English – Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct virtual patient assessments, including collecting medical history, performing physical examinations, and diagnosing and treating common illnesses and injuries.
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients, providing education and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work and imaging studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Prescribe appropriate medications and therapies, adhering to evidence-based guidelines and considering patient preferences and limitations.
Monitor patient progress, assess outcomes, and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans to optimize patient care.
Provide patient education and support, including answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient encounters.
Stay current with advancements in healthcare technology, telemedicine practices, and relevant professional guidelines and standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in virtual primary care.