About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Purpose: The Street Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers compassionate, patient-centered medical care to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations in community-based settings. The APP works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide primary care, chronic disease management, urgent care services, behavioral health support, care coordination, and health education directly in the field.
This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, cultural humility, and a passion for serving underserved communities through outreach-based healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide comprehensive primary and urgent care services in nontraditional settings including shelters, encampments, community centers, and outreach locations
Perform patient assessments, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications within scope of practice
Manage chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and mental health conditions
Assess and support patients experiencing substance use disorders through harm reduction strategies, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate, patient education, and referrals to recovery resources and community support services
Conduct health screenings, preventive care visits, and follow-up appointments
Coordinate care with physicians, behavioral health providers, social workers, case managers, and community partners
Assist patients with access to medications, insurance enrollment, transportation, housing resources, and specialty referrals
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
Participate in outreach events, community engagement activities, and interdisciplinary case conferences
Support harm reduction initiatives and trauma-informed care practices
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, HIPAA regulations, and clinical standards
Assist in quality improvement efforts and program development initiatives
Current Alabama licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
DEA registration and prescriptive authority eligibility
Current BLS certification
Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, family medicine, emergency medicine, or community health
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in community-based environments
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Experience working with underserved or unhoused populations
Experience in community outreach, street medicine, addiction medicine, or behavioral health integration
Experience providing care or support for individuals with substance use disorders preferred
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles
Ability to travel to various outreach locations throughout the service area
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift supplies/equipment as needed during outreach activities
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
This position involves both clinic-based and community-based work. The APP will regularly provide care in mobile or field settings and may encounter unpredictable environments and situations requiring adaptability and sound clinical judgment.
Location and commute
155 Birmingham Rd Ste 100, Centreville, AL 35042.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3064931626.