Job Details
Austin Health Partners is looking for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant to join our growing team! They will play a vital role in our goal to serve our patients, their families and support physicians in the community.
Join us in keeping our kiddos happy and healthy!
WHO ARE WE
Austin Health Partners is an independently-owned, physician-led pediatric and family medicine supergroup consisting of multiple care centers in the Austin area, including Cedar Park Pediatric & Family Medicine, Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine, Treehouse Pediatrics, and Southwest Pediatric Associates, NeighborlyMD, Bee Well Pediatrics, Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine, and Schoolhouse Pediatrics.
Although innovation fuels our business, it's our people and partners who make it all possible. Our care centers are consistently nominated by patients for local awards such as "Best Pediatrician," "Best Family Practice," and Top Doctor . We believe in state-of-the-art healthcare which is why our Care Centers offer After Hours Telemedicine, COVID-19 Testing, Urgent Care, Breastfeeding Support, and much more.
HOW AHP TAKES CARE OF YOU
AHP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that encourage a healthy work/ life balance:
100% Employer Paid = Medical Health Insurance, Life Insurance for the employee and a robust, family friendly Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account option with employer contribution
- As well as 401(k) with Company Match
- Optional Coverage to be paid by Employee - Dental, Vision, and AFLA, STD, LTD, Life D&D
- A generous Paid Time Off policy, 7 Paid Holidays, and more!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of the designated supervising staff physician
- Obtains medical and personal histories
- Performs initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
- Educates patients and families
- Prioritizes and assesses patients
- Provides primary care through wellness visits and assessment
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses to a variety of patients
- Maintains standard universal precautions
- Prescribes medications and completes treatments according to office policies and within age-specific parameters.
- Maintains and completes all necessary patient record documentation
- Assist Practice Manager in clinical skills guidance and training for clinical staff.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Licensed in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse/ PA
- Unrestricted active Nurse Practitioner/ PA Texas license
***** Specific to NP
- Board Certified
- Licensed in the state of Texas
- Graduate of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner accredited program.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Daytime, evening, and weekend schedules available.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This job will require exposure to patient elements. Works near others, usually within a few feet. May work in a noisy or distracting environment. This role routinely uses standard office and medical equipment. Certain vaccinations are required of all clinic staff.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Austin Health Partners is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. **Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
If requested by any patient, then staff is required to wear a surgical mask. Patients are strongly encouraged to wear a mask if they are experiencing any acute respiratory symptoms or have a fever.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.