Job description
Planned Parenthood of New York City is seeking a TeleHealth Advanced Practice Clinician to join our Clinical Services team.
What the TeleHealth Advanced Practice Clinician does:
- Through an innovative care model, our TeleHealth Advanced Practice Clinician (THS) will provide select health services to patients remotely either via messaging (asynchronous care) or via video conference (synchronous) within the PP Direct mobile app, expanding access to care outside of areas served by our traditional bricks-and-mortar health center locations
- Evaluates, assesses, and treats reproductive health concerns specific to birth control pills and UTIs
- Assists in ensuring the highest quality patient care in compliance with medical standards and guidelines and PPNYC protocols
- Initiates and manages the client’s chosen oral contraceptive method
- Evaluates and treats Urinary tract infections (UTI) conditions
- Provides relevant health instruction including family planning, HIV counseling, sexual health counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance
- Refers clients to local Planned Parenthood affiliate for other types of birth control methods (ring, patch, LARC) and treatment of other reproductive health concerns which cannot be done via the PP Direct mobile app
- Collaborates with PPNYC clinicians as well as other THS team clinicians and other members of the health care team and makes referrals to medical and community resources as indicated
- May support telehealth expansion of Medication Abortion Services which require the APC to be onsite at a PPNYC Article 28 facility.
We’re seeking candidates who have:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a college or university OB/GYN Women’s Healthcare or Family Planning Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife Program
- Certification through the appropriate licensing authority; Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives must be licensed to practice in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse
- Minimum of 1 year clinical work experience, preferably in reproductive health or similar setting
- Excellent verbal communication skills, professionalism on camera, flexibility, and an interest in the rapidly-growing area of online care are required
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, high level of comfort with technology, web based applications and has experience with EHR (Electronic Health Records)
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required
$141,775.53 - $141,775.53 a year
PPGNY’s benefits package includes:
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
All positions at PPGNY require:
Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.
At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.
PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
