Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (San Antonio)

Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. THA's programs include Kind Clinics, Waterloo Counseling Center, and TeleKind (telemedicine services). Read more about THA here: (url removed).
Texas Health Action is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our San Antonio Kind Clinic to evaluate, plan, and provide care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervision of the attending Physician. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 40 hours a week with some night and weekend hours.
The ideal candidate for the NP/PA role maintains effective communication with patients, staff and physicians, provides patient care in a competent, professional and courteous manner, and keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.
Please note that this job posting may appear in multiple regions, but the Position is located in San Antonio Texas. Relocation Assistance available. All postings will be removed once the position has been filled.
What you would do:
Performs clinical procedures under direction of attending Physician and according to approved protocols
Performs a wide range of activities, which include but not limited to: assessment, history & physical, recommendations for patient plan of care
Monitors patient progress
Maintains patient medical records according to established standards
Maintains communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
Ability to collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
Ability to work independently-Interacts as a team member with all levels of clinical staff
Performs other duties as assigned
How you describe your skills:
Listening is one of your key strengths. You are also able to manage highly confidential information and situations with the utmost discretion
You are the model of the organization’s values and people can readily point to you as an example of how to ‘be’
You “love” what you do
You like to plan, but you are ok with plans changing and can effectively help others manage change
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
You consistently meet or beat deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
You are able to organize daily workload by priorities
You have great attention to detail while able to see the bigger picture
You have a passion and connection to the communities we serve
You are adaptable and able to manage change
You understand when it is prudent to seek outside expertise
Your friends describe your personality as “positively contagious”
You balance People and Process
You value great benefits and a mission driven work culture
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform physical tasks related to office administration (such as seeing, sitting, typing, standing, walking, turning, reaching, bending, stooping, and turning during the course of the day)
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
Compensation
Based on job duties and requirements, this position is placed in salary band 40 with an annual salary range of $95,000.00-$(phone number removed) per year. Initial placement within this range will be based on hired candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Requirements
Your previous work life and education must include:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant’s Program
Unrestricted and valid license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations IIIV for the purpose of writing prescriptions.
Current CPR certification
Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Your previous work life and education ideally would include:
2+ years of experience in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations
Master’s Degree in Nursing
Working knowledge of Athena electronic medical record software
Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred
Bilingual: English and Spanish
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development