Hendersonville, North Carolina
Rehoboth, Delaware
Posted: 08-Jan-26
Location: Temple, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 25021660
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Location & Work Structure
- Hybrid role:
- Mostly remote work
- First 2 weeks in person in Temple for onboarding/training
- Ongoing ~1x/month in-person presence for training or team needs
Schedule & FTE
- Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- No weekends or call required for core role
Patient Volume & Visit Structure
- 20-30 minute scheduled visits
- Estimated 15-25 patients per day, depending on new vs. established visits
Care Model & Team Structure
- Team includes:
- Medical Director
- 1-2 APPs
- Clinic Manager & Director
- Broader Telemedicine support team
- Shared resources include:
- LVNs (nursing support)
- CHWs/schedulers
- System-wide telemedicine tools and resources
Key Responsibilities
- Provide virtual primary care to adult patients
- Manage scheduled visits throughout the day
- Complete follow-up care:
- Prescriptions
- Work/school notes
- Documentation and patient communication
- Respond to Epic InBasket messages
- Collaborate with Medical Director on:
- Clinical protocols
- Workflows
- Process improvements
Compensation & Additional Earning Opportunities
- Non-RVU salary structure
- PTO and CME included
- Optional moonlighting opportunity:
- 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
What Makes This Role Attractive
- Hybrid flexibility with strong work-life balance
- Opportunity to build, innovate, and think outside the box
- Collaborative, patient-first team culture
- Strong People Survey results and employee retention within the Telemedicine team
- Mission-driven environment focused on quality care and team support
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5+ years of APP experience, ideally in Family Medicine
- Confident in in-person care and virtual decision-making
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) Telemedicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. An APP practicing in telemedicine provides outpatient care for a variety of conditions via virtual/telecommunications means.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates
timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider's level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests. Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience