Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

The official job title for this position at PPGT is “Clinician”.

The Clinician provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare services to patients at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT).

Works as part of the Health Services team in collaboration with Health Services and other team members to meet the clinical needs of patients as outlined in affiliate protocols.

Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and consults with supervising physicians as needed.

Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment, including contraception.

The Clinician is part of the medical services team providing sexual and reproductive healthcare as outlined in affiliate protocols.

Provides services by telehealth and/or in-person visits including: history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment according to protocols.

The Clinician works in partnership with management, Health Services and Chief Operating and Medical Services Officer (COMSO) to provide the highest quality of patient care and excellent patient experience.

Participates as a member of a team providing confidential, quality healthcare services, allowing patients to maintain a sense of dignity, trust and safety.

There is a dual reporting structure for clinicians.

Clinicians report directly to the Health Services Regional Director and clinical supervision is provided by the Director of Clinical Services.

Performs duties to ensure productivity expectations, patient satisfaction, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained.

Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives.

Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties.

Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness.

Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet.

Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology.

Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Other PPGT is an equal opportunity employer.

We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law.

We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws.

To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to work all health center hours of operation including evenings and weekends.

Performance of job duties in a health center and/or virtual telehealth environment as defined by position requirements.

Must be able and willing to travel to other locations as needed to provide clinician coverage to centers.

Bilingual in Spanish/English desired.

Demonstrates continued competency in meeting educational and professional standards.

Ability to adhere to the medical protocols of the organization and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).

Ability to think strategically and achieve organization’s goals relating to position.

Ability to adhere to the compliance and regulatory requirements pertaining to position.

Possess effective analytical skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Ability to manage details and complexity, to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and to work under pressure.

Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.

Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems.

Skilled in verbal and written communications.

Be discreet and safeguard confidential information.

Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically.

Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs.

Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Ability to lead, manage, direct, and motivate diverse groups of people and possess the skills to delegate and supervise subordinates.

Organizational Awareness: Demonstrates a comprehensive awareness of the impact and implications of decisions and actions on other areas (departments or clinics) within the organization.

Industry Awareness: Remains aware PPFA accreditation standards and of the reproductive health environment’s regulatory compliance requirements. Understands how accreditation standards, regulatory agencies, funding, the external marketplace and competitive environment drives change within the organization.

Work Management: Effectively manages time as a resource; establishes realistic priorities; schedules own time and activities effectively; gives balanced focus and attention to appropriate long- and short-term priorities. Develops action plans and budgets; leverages technology; anticipates obstacles; establishes check points and monitors progress.