Clinician; NP​/PA​/CNM

Planned Parenthood South Texas is the region's most trusted name in women's health. Operating 7 health centers, our mission is to strengthen our communities’ health outcomes by providing, advocating for, and expanding equitable access to health care and education.

We are seeking dynamic, qualified individuals to join our amazing Planned Parenthood family.

Planned Parenthood South Texas is seeking a Clinician (NP/PA/CNM). This is a full-time position with day-time hours Monday - Friday, and rotating Saturdays. The starting pay rate is $53.00 / hour. Midpoint pay rate is $57.00 / hour. Pay rate will be determined based on experience, skills & education. We offer excellent benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401k retirement plan & more!

With the collaboration of the affiliate Medical Director, the Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) functions in an expanded role in the area of ambulatory reproductive health care and primary care healthcare services. Working within the context of affiliate medical protocols, the Clinician will provide primary reproductive health care and primary care to patients of all ages.

• Secures a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), primary care, and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical history.
• Provides telehealth services with special emphasis on Consultations, GAHT, Vaginitis, UTIs, STIs, Birth Control, Primary Care and PREP.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
• Recognizes and treats minor deviations from the normal, using prescribed protocols and consulting with the physician as needed.
• Provides relevant health information to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Collaborates with the health team and other community agencies and resources (e.g., physicians, local health departments, social service, nutritionists, dentists, and parent education groups), through joint planning and coordination of activities, in providing comprehensive care.
• Documents patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a complete and accurate manner.
• Complies and enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as amended to ensure the privacy of protected health information (PHI / ePHI) in the execution of all job duties. Takes immediate action when a potential breach has occurred.
• Works to ensure understanding and acceptance, by colleagues, other professionals, consumers, and the community at large, of the role of the Woman’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Recognizes common non-gynecological medical problems and other deviations from normal and provides management or referral as appropriate.
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to women throughout the life cycle.
• Participates in clinic and affiliate efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.
• Participates in clinic and affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
• Adheres to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Senior Director of Clinical…