The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Medical Respite Program plays a vital role in delivering compassionate,
comprehensive, and coordinated care to individuals experiencing homelessness and complex medical conditions.
Working under the direction of the Medical Director of High-Risk Populations, the APP will provide direct clinical care
in a medical respite setting, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support transitions of care from hospitals
to community-based environments.
The Advanced Practice Provider – Medical Respite will possess a strong commitment to health equity, an interest in
building partnerships within the community, and compassion and sensitivity in working with marginalized
communities. Additionally, a desire to collaborate closely with case managers, community health workers, other
health care professionals and community partners to coordinate care will be paramount to the patient-centered,
whole person care for the individuals we care for.
Medical Respite is a unique program that provides a place to recover while recuperating from an acute illness,
typically for those experiencing homelessness. While in the program, they have an opportunity to improve their
health literacy and work on benefits, housing, and other social needs. Providers are critical members of the care
team that collaborate with the patients and the respite team to support their stay and goals while in the program.
This role is central to Central Health’s mission to advance health equity and improve outcomes for vulnerable
populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct patient care in a clinic setting, mobile setting or respite setting.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with hospitals, shelter staff, case managers, and community health workers to ensure continuity of
  care.
• Collaborates with the community partners & their case managers, Community Health Workers, and to provide care
  and support of individuals in the Respite program.
• Collaborates with attending physicians to provide care within the Respite team.
• Participates and leads quality and care review meetings for patients in the Respite program.
• Directly improves patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality
  medical care.
• Communicates effective information to patients, families, colleagues, nursing and other health care professionals.
• Prepares and provides timely and accurate reports and forms, as may be required by Central Health or facility in
  the performance of medical services.
• Ensures all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties
  comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and Central Health
  Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Procedures.
• Performs medical and administrative services under general guidance and minimal supervision with accountability
  for specific organizational-level goals.
• Works closely with families of diverse patient populations.
• Ensures compliance with data confidentiality and security procedures.
• Assists with development and execution of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of service delivery,
  patient experience at our mobile sites.
• Prioritizes duties and responsibilities, demonstrating strong organization and time management skills.
• Interacts with others in a positive, professional manner, contributing to a positive team environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Physician Assistants OR Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience with Epic training/support for Epic end user programs (Preferred)

- Experience caring for individuals experiencing homelessness (Preferred)

- Experience with patient care management within a mobile setting (Preferred)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
- Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. (Upon Hire)

- Unrestricted license to practice nursing in the State of Texas/current credentialing as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. (Upon Hire)

- Basic Life Support (BLS) ‐ Obtained through approved American Heart Association or Red Cross. (Upon Hire)

- Current Drug Enforcement Agency for purpose of writing prescriptions. (Upon Hire)