Advanced Practice Clinician, Full-time

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive medical care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, aiming to improve their health outcomes and quality of life. This position involves treating HIV infection and providing comprehensive primary care through evidence-based clinical practices.

The APP is expected to see patients independently, but work alongside an HIV physician to provide comprehensive guideline-driven care to complex patients. The practice setting is a federally funded clinic which provides access to care for all persons without regard to ability to pay for services.

Minimum Qualifications

Active Virginia medical license and authority to prescribe. Minimum 2 years’ experience providing HIV treatment. Experience prescribing and managing antiretroviral therapy with strong knowledge of HIV pathophysiology, treatment guidelines, and comorbidity management. Experience providing comprehensive primary care Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and telemedicine platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a Community Health Center. Experience working in a Ryan White funded HIV clinic. Experience working with patients experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder, and serious mental illness. Completion of post graduate training in HIV treatment.

Responsibilities

Provide guideline-supported HIV treatment and comprehensive primary care for persons living with HIV. Facilitate and support multidisciplinary care for patients with co-morbid psychiatric conditions Conduct thorough medical evaluations and histories for patients living with HIV/AIDS. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including antiretroviral therapy and providing comprehensive primary care.

Monitor patient response to treatment through laboratory tests and clinical assessments. Provide counseling and education on medication adherence and prevention of HIV transmission. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including social workers, dentists, psychiatrists, therapists and street outreach workers to ensure holistic patient care.

Seek consultation with physician for management of complex patients including those with ART resistance, co-morbid infection , opportunistic infection, and pregnancy. Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards. Skills: The HIV Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician utilizes clinical assessment and diagnostic skills daily to evaluate patient health and disease management.

Strong communication skills are essential for educating patients about complex treatment regimens and promoting adherence. Collaboration and teamwork skills enable effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams to address the comprehensive needs of patients. Analytical skills are applied to interpret laboratory results and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Additionally, staying informed about the latest research and treatment advances ensures the provider delivers evidence-based, high-quality care.

Benefits

At our organization, we believe that caring for our community begins with caring for our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth.

Benefits

include competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; 4-6 weeks of paid time off based on years of service; 8 paid holidays and paid site-closure days; employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for eligible dependents; and a continuing education (CEU) allowance for applicable roles to support ongoing learning and impact.

Select positions are also eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment program. EOE