What are the responsibilities and job description for the (APP) Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN - Express Care position at Harbor Health?
Brief Description
Harbor Health
Position Overview
Harbor Health is seeking a dedicated PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinical team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, member-centered care on an as-needed basis while upholding our commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery. This position offers flexible scheduling — with availability for approximately 5 shifts per month — while maintaining high-quality clinical standards and collaborative care approaches. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers medical care within their scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician, in alignment with our mission of transforming healthcare through our payvider model. The APP will provide acute and urgent care services to members across a broad range of presentations, ensuring timely, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment in an Express Care setting at our Round Rock, North University and Onion Creek locations. One Saturday per month is required at our Round Rock Express Care location.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
At Harbor Health, we're transforming healthcare in Texas through collaboration and innovation. We're seeking passionate individuals to help us create a member-centered experience that connects comprehensive care with a modern payment model. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, please bring your talents to our team!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Harbor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians and teammates and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Harbor Health
Position Overview
Harbor Health is seeking a dedicated PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinical team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, member-centered care on an as-needed basis while upholding our commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery. This position offers flexible scheduling — with availability for approximately 5 shifts per month — while maintaining high-quality clinical standards and collaborative care approaches. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers medical care within their scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician, in alignment with our mission of transforming healthcare through our payvider model. The APP will provide acute and urgent care services to members across a broad range of presentations, ensuring timely, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment in an Express Care setting at our Round Rock, North University and Onion Creek locations. One Saturday per month is required at our Round Rock Express Care location.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat members presenting with acute, urgent, and episodic medical conditions in an Express Care setting on a PRN basis
- Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform thorough physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging as clinically appropriate
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
- Educate members and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
- Collaborate with the broader Harbor Health care team to ensure appropriate referrals, care coordination, and continuity of care
- Accurately and efficiently document all clinical encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) system
- Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, and credentialing requirements
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, member safety, and clinical quality
- Maintain flexibility to support clinic operations on a PRN basis as scheduling needs arise
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
- Board certification by the appropriate national certifying body (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent)
- Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority
- Current BLS Certification
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or a related ambulatory care setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment diagnostic reasoning skills
- Experience working with diverse member populations across age groups
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build trust with members quickly
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to Harbor Health's mission of transforming healthcare in Texas
- Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships
- Flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to changing clinical needs
- At least 2 years of experience in ambulatory care, urgent care, or emergency medicine settings as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- PRN scheduling with flexibility for 5 shifts per month — one Saturday per month is required
- 12-hour shift availability
- Multi-site coverage
- Collaborative team environment with physician supervision and support available
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Flexible PRN scheduling that accommodates your availability
- Occurrence-based malpractice
- Collaborative team environment with physician supervision and support available
At Harbor Health, we're transforming healthcare in Texas through collaboration and innovation. We're seeking passionate individuals to help us create a member-centered experience that connects comprehensive care with a modern payment model. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, please bring your talents to our team!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Harbor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians and teammates and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.