Job Description: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Bebashi Transition-to-Hope Philadelphia, PA (Full Time, Permanent Opportunity)

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our organization. Bebashi is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to deliver primary and sexual health care at the Miriam Clinic, with a focus on people living with or at risk for HIV.

Pay starts at $90,000 per year and is negotiable.

Position Details:

• Title: Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Reports to: Clinic Practice Manager
• Job type: Full-time
• Pay: From $90,000 per year, negotiable

Duties and responsibilities:

Patient assessment and care planning:

• Plan care from in-depth knowledge of the patient population and clinical protocols, anticipating common physical and psychological problems.
• Account for each patient's culture, health literacy, personality and support systems.
• Analyze trends in patient condition and adjust the management plan as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate.

Patient management:

• Write admission, transfer and discharge orders.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within Pennsylvania scope of practice.
• Refer patients to specialty and support services as indicated, such as infectious disease, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, surgery, hematology, psychiatry, intensive care, social services and nutrition.
• Perform invasive procedures independently once competency is documented.
• Provide contraceptive education, pregnancy planning counseling, and STI testing and treatment.
• Document care through thorough progress notes and summaries.

Collaboration and communication:

• Participate in patient care rounds and case conferences.
• Communicate patient management strategies to the Clinic Practice Manager and Miriam Clinic medical staff.
• Work with Bebashi staff on care strategies while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Lead patient and family conferences to review treatment goals, use resources well, educate families and identify post-discharge needs.
• Help patients and families make informed decisions about goals of care, palliative care and hospice.
• Use strong communication skills to resolve complex situations and improve service to patients.

Safety, quality and growth:

• Recognize situations that need a physician's immediate attention and start life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Work with internal and external partners to evaluate care delivery and put better practice patterns in place.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold one of the two license paths below; HIV care experience is strongly preferred.

• Requirement Nurse Practitioner: Active Pennsylvania RN license and Pennsylvania CRNP certification
• Requirement Physician Assistant: Active Pennsylvania PA license
• National certification Board certification as an NP (e.g., ANCC or AANP)
• NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• Practice agreement Collaborative agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law
• Written supervisory agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law
• Prescribing Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or ability to obtain

Experience:

• 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• HIV care experience preferred; experience in sexual health, primary care or community health a plus.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proven record of meeting clinical performance metrics.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Caring, empathetic and a strong listener.
• Close attention to detail in charts, medications and follow-up care.
• Basic computer skills, including electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

Compensation and about Bebashi

Salary starts at $90,000 per year for this full-time role and is negotiable based on experience and credentials. Bebashi is a Philadelphia health agency serving the community through HIV prevention, testing, treatment and related health services. Applicants must meet Bebashi's current employee health and vaccination requirements.

Benefits

Salary and Full Benefits