Under a collaborative practice agreement with the supervising physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care across hormone therapy, peptide protocols, GLP-1 weight management, and functional medicine primary care, absorbing and managing a full independent patient panel. Supports and adheres to the organizational code of ethics and business standards.
Conducts comprehensive new-patient intake and history for functional medicine, hormone therapy, and weight-management patients.
Performs physical exams and diagnostic assessments within scope of practice.
Orders and interprets diagnostic and lab testing (Labcorp, CPL) and develops individualized treatment plans.
Prescribes medications, including hormone therapy, peptide protocols, and GLP-1 medications, per collaborative practice agreement, DEA registration, and Texas scope-of-practice rules.
Manages a full primary care and hormone panel largely independently, escalating to the supervising physician per defined protocol.
Administers or delegates administration of injections (BHRT pellets, peptide injections, GLP-1 injections) per practice protocol.
Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the practice EMR.
Monitors patient progress, labs, and outcomes; adjusts protocols accordingly.
Educates patients on treatment options, risks, benefits, and realistic expectations; obtains informed consent.
Coordinates specialist referrals as clinically indicated.
Reviews and co-signs delegated clinical tasks performed by medical assistants (injections, vitals, intake data).
Participates in the practice's single shared calendar to ensure smooth patient flow alongside aesthetics and clinical operations.
Maintains DEA registration, state license, and required certifications current at all times.
Supports the practice's cancellation, prebooking, and card-on-file policies to protect patient access and revenue.
Other duties as assigned.
Active, unencumbered Texas APRN license (FNP or equivalent).
Current national certification (ANCC or AANP).
Active NPI number.
DEA registration, or ability to obtain prior to start (clinic-reimbursed).
Documented clinical experience in hormone therapy/BHRT, peptide protocols, GLP-1 weight management, or functional medicine primary care — minimum years TBD by practice manager.
Experience with Athena or a comparable EMR preferred.
Proficiency in evidence-based clinical decision-making, informed consent processes, and injectable medication administration and protocols.
Strong patient education, communication, and collaborative skills.
High degree of clinical judgment, accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.
Comfortable working within a cash-pay, non-insurance practice model.
