Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Alive and Well Functional Medicine Clinic, Full tim[...]

Austin, TX | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) | Hybrid (In-Person + Telehealth) | Cash-Pay / Membership Model The Opportunity We’re seeking a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Austin clinic. This is a full-scope, patient‑facing role with real autonomy — managing a panel of members across hormone optimization, gut health, cardiovascular wellness, and longevity — while collaborating closely with our Medical Director and a team that genuinely loves this work. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive functional medicine consultations — history, lifestyle assessment, root‑cause evaluation Order, interpret, and clearly explain advanced specialty labs (DUTCH, GI‑MAP, Genova, NutrEval, organic acids, heavy metals, and more) Build and manage personalized care plans integrating conventional medicine, lifestyle interventions, nutraceuticals, and other modalities Collaborate with physicians, health coaches, and nutritionists for coordinated care Manage follow‑ups, document thoroughly in Cerbo, and educate patients in clear, empowering language Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing training; contribute occasionally to patient education content Licensure & Experience Required: Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in Texas Board certified (ANCC/AANP for NPs; NCCPA for PAs) Active DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start) IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) — or actively enrolled in IFM’s core curriculum with a clear certification timeline Minimum 5 years post‑licensure clinical experience with demonstrated root‑cause/panel management. 2+ years in functional, integrative, longevity, concierge, or direct primary care strongly preferred. Cash‑pay or membership-model experience is a plus. Core Clinical Knowledge Hormones & Endocrinology — BHRT for men and women; full thyroid panel (free T3/T4, reverse T3, TPO); adrenal/HPA axis and cortisol interpretation Gut Health — microbiome assessment, SIBO/dysbiosis/IBS/IBD management, food sensitivity and elimination protocols Cardiovascular & Metabolic — advanced lipids (ApoB, Lp(a), particle size), insulin resistance, cardiometabolic risk reduction Longevity — biological age assessment, nutrient status and supplementation, mitochondrial support Extended areas (exposure preferred): environmental toxins/mold, autoimmune conditions, genomics/nutrigenomics, cognitive health, sleep/HRV/stress physiology. Therapies: IV protocols, therapeutic peptides (including off‑label within scope), compound pharmacy collaboration, lifestyle medicine (nutrition, movement, breathwork). Practice & Schedule 40 hrs/week (part‑time considered); primarily in‑person with telehealth days. Cash‑pay/membership model — comfortable communicating value without insurance workflows. Who You Are Genuinely curious — reads the literature, follows the field, attends conferences by choice. Driven to keep learning and implementing cutting‑edge therapies, diagnostics, and research. Growth‑oriented and coachable, with strong independent clinical judgment. A clear, plain‑language communicator who empowers patients. Comfortable operating in a high‑growth, evolving practice. Walks the talk — lifestyle‑forward and invested in their own health. Bonus IFM AFMCP + Advanced Practice Modules; BHRT, peptide (AMMG/A4M), or advanced nutrition (IFNA/AFMN) certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alive and Well