What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Austin area float Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at Aspire Allergy & Sinus?
Department: Advance Practice Providers
Location: Austin, TX
Job Summary
The Aspire Advanced Practice Provider is a vital part of our clinical staff in our mission to cure patients who suffer from allergies and sinus problems. They will deliver a memorable experience for our patients with each interaction they have, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top of mind. They will practice precision everywhere including providing allergy testing and treatment to patients 2 years old and above. They will share responsibility with their peers and the rest of the clinical team to ensure the clinic is running smoothly. They will exemplify integrity in everything that they do, always doing what is best for our team and our patients.
Schedule & Location:
Flexible schedule, Monday–Friday. This position will float between our Austin-area clinics, primarily supporting our South and Central Austin locations. Candidates must be available to work Fridays in our South Austin clinic and Thursdays in our Lakeway clinic.
Clinic Hours of Operation:
Clinic hours are typically Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Clinic Location(s):
Link to list of all Austin area clinics
How You Improve Our Patients Lives!
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and obtain medical histories focused on allergy and sinus conditions.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic allergic and sinus conditions, including allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and asthma.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including allergy testing, sinus CT scans, and pulmonary function tests.
- Develop individualized treatment plans including medications, immunotherapy, and procedural recommendations.
- Perform and assist with in-office procedures such as:
- Administration and supervision of allergy immunotherapy (SCIT and SLIT)
- Nasal endoscopy
- Educate patients on disease management, treatment options, and medication use.
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Document all patient encounters accurately in EHR within 24 hours of their visit
- Oversee and manage both food and environmental allergy testing for patients by utilizing both Percutaneous Allergy Skin Testing and Intracutaneous Allergy Testing.
- Provide pre-op and post-op evaluation and treatment after a variety of surgeon performed sinus procedures.
- Develop relationships with referring medical providers and the local medical community.
- Attend lunches and events with the assigned territory provider relationship rep. to help garner credibility and market Aspire.
- Adhere to standard metrics:
- Testing: 50% minimum threshold
- Treatment: 30% minimum threshold
- IOP Conversion: 7% minimum threshold
- Other duties as assigned.
Required education and experience
- 3 Years of Practicing as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Graduate from an approved Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardia Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system
- Effectively communicate with Patients and clinical staff
- React calmly and effectively in a difficult or emergent situation
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional organization skills
- Effective time management skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manually take patient vitals
- Possess the ability to maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public
- Quarterly bonus based off metrics
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- CME package
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Generous Employer Match
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments
- Employee Reward Program
Explore More About Aspire!
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Aspire Allergy & Sinus is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.