Job Description

***We offer a $3,000 signing BONUS***

Salary range is $120,000-$145,000 per year DOE

As a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant you will be an integral part of our team responsible for providing patient centered healthcare to individuals and families, inclusive of health status, age, gender identity and sexual orientation, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention in our integrated health clinic.

The Family Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant supports the Southwest Center mission of providing affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care - especially people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV.

What your day will look like at Southwest Center:

• You will provide quality general internal medicine, family medicine and pediatric medical care to patients including preventative & primary care, HIV medication management, GAHT prescribing/monitoring and PrEP prescribing/monitoring by following the most current evidence-based guideline and procedure of practice.
• You will function independently to perform age-appropriate medical history and develop an appropriate assessment and plan of care in the direct management of patients with acute and chronic illness and for health maintenance/screening exams.
• Your work productivity must demonstrate the ability to see a minimum case load of 2 patients per hour average (36 patient-facing hour & 4 admin hours, per week); effectively work patients into schedules as caseload demands and respond to a variety of unforeseen daily circumstances, including emergency care of patients.
• You will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate internal/external referrals to behavioral health, Prevention Specialists, and medical case management.
• You will participate in Southwest Center Integrated Care Team meetings to promote integration of patient care to foster optimum patient outcomes.
• You will build a patient base by networking, marketing & communicating with partner agencies and the community to meet the goal of a full panel.
• You will represent the Wellness program in local/national media and community events that promote awareness and utilization of SWC services.
• You will participate in development of internal and external marketing materials to educate and promote wellness services offered.

We've got great benefits :

• 200 hours of PTO per year
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance paid by Southwest Center
• YMCA Gym and Programs Discount
• Retirement savings

Who we're looking for:

• You possess a current and valid Arizona license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice, OR the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
• You meet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: accrediting agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance including DEA certification, HIPAA, state and federal regulations, safety regulations, continuing education, and training to keep abreast of current developments in the industry etc.
• You are credentialed with AHCCCS and major health insurance plans.
• You have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families and staff members and agency leadership.
• You are a highly organized self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
• You have a minimum of 1 year experience in Family Medicine.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication.
• You have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) software applications and competent in using electronic medical records and information systems in providing effective documentation of patient care.
• You've demonstrated cultural competency to professionally and respectfully serve the LGBTQIAS+ communities.
• All agency employees must be able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.

We'd love to see you apply if you have these preferred qualifications too:

• You have 2+ years of Family Medicine experience and a strong understanding of HIV disease and HIV related primary care, PrEP/PEP, and GAHT.
• You've earned your AAHIVM accreditation.
• You have personal or professional experience regarding members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.
• You are bilingual in Spanish and English.

Environmental Factors, Physical Requirements, and Compliance

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Office environment, exposure to computer screens for lengthy periods of time.
• May require evening and occasional weekend work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand; use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• This position may require the employee to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
• This position must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds and assist clients.
• Currently have, or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment, a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Currently have, or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment, a clear TB test
• Currently have, or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment, a current flu vaccination
• Currently have, or are able to initiate within 7 days of employment, a Hepatitis-B primary vaccination series
• Currently have, or are able to obtain within 14 days of employment, a CPR certification
• Currently have, or be able to obtain within 1-year of employment, a AAHIVM accreditation/certification

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Southwest Center is an equal opportunity employer and we value a healthy work environment free from harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

The Southwest Center provides an inclusive and respectful working environment that represents a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences. We attract applicants who have the cultural awareness to navigate and celebrate these differences. Our employees are Individuals who have respect for the communities where they live and work and are committed to utilizing culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies and skills in a collaborative environment.

We welcome all applicants with personal, direct and/or indirect knowledge of the lives and experience with but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); LGBTQIA2S+/Queer individuals; those affected by HIV, people living with disabilities; people with diverse religious beliefs, and other marginalized Individuals that are at the intersections of those identities/experiences. We also encourage those from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process for this position should email hr@swcenter.org.

Compensation details: 120000-145000 Yearly Salary

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