Clinical Staff

Job description Under a collaborative practice agreement with the supervising physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care across hormone therapy, peptide protocols, GLP-1 weight management, and functional medicine primary care, absorbing and managing a full independent patient panel. Supports and adheres to the organizational code of ethics and business standards. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care & Clinical Operations Conducts comprehensive new-patient intake and history for functional medicine, hormone therapy, and weight-management patients. Performs physical exams and diagnostic assessments within scope of practice. Orders and interprets diagnostic and lab testing (Labcorp, CPL) and develops individualized treatment plans. Prescribes medications, including hormone therapy, peptide protocols, and GLP-1 medications, per collaborative practice agreement, DEA registration, and Texas scope-of-practice rules. Manages a full primary care and hormone panel largely independently, escalating to the supervising physician per defined protocol. Administers or delegates administration of injections (BHRT pellets, peptide injections, GLP-1 injections) per practice protocol. Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the practice EMR. Monitors patient progress, labs, and outcomes; adjusts protocols accordingly. Educates patients on treatment options, risks, benefits, and realistic expectations; obtains informed consent. Coordinates specialist referrals as clinically indicated. Reviews and co-signs delegated clinical tasks performed by medical assistants (injections, vitals, intake data). Participates in the practice's single shared calendar to ensure smooth patient flow alongside aesthetics and clinical operations. Maintains DEA registration, state license, and required certifications current at all times. Supports the practice's cancellation, prebooking, and card-on-file policies to protect patient access and revenue. Other duties as assigned. Medical Records Ensures accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient encounters in compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Reviews and signs off on delegated documentation entered by clinical support staff. Marketing and Customer Service Serves as a clinical face of the practice, supporting patient retention and referrals. Addresses patient concerns and clinical complaints with professionalism and appropriate escalation. Quality Programs Supports quality initiatives, including outcome tracking, protocol adherence, and cancellation-rate improvement efforts. Participates in chart audits and case reviews with the supervising physician. Professional Growth Maintains licensure, national certification, and continuing education requirements. Stays current on hormone therapy, peptide, and GLP-1 treatment literature and best practices; attends relevant conferences and certifications (e.g., A4M, SSRP peptide certification). General Protects the organization by keeping information confidential. Accomplishes the mission of the organization and team by completing related results as needed. Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements (HIPAA, OSHA, controlled substance regulations), enforcing adherence and advising management on needed actions. Escalates clinical matters outside scope of practice or comfort level to the supervising physician promptly. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS Active, unencumbered Texas APRN license (FNP or equivalent). Current national certification (ANCC or AANP). Active NPI number. DEA registration, or ability to obtain prior to start (clinic-reimbursed). Documented clinical experience in hormone therapy/BHRT, peptide protocols, GLP-1 weight management, or functional medicine primary care — minimum years TBD by practice manager. Experience with Athena or a comparable EMR preferred. Proficiency in evidence-based clinical decision-making, informed consent processes, and injectable medication administration and protocols. Strong patient education, communication, and collaborative skills. High degree of clinical judgment, accuracy, attention to detail, and organization. Comfortable working within a cash-pay, non-insurance practice model. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stonegate Pharmacy