Virtual Nurse Practitioner (Casual)
About us:
PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month.
PurposeMed consists of Freddie, our complex care business unit, and partner pharmacy network, Affirming Care Pharmacy.
- Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community. As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we’re proudly dismantling barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across both Canada and the USA.
- Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from six central hubs—Calgary, Mississauga, and Toronto in Canada, and Los Angeles, New York City, and San Antonio in the US—the team provides patients with an integrated, end-to-end healthcare experience.
We are proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!
Independent Contractor (1099) opportunity through OpenLoop
Location & Schedule: We’re looking for someone who can commit 15–25 hours weekly, split between up to 15 hours of live patient consultations and 5–10 hours of asynchronous tasks. To maintain consistent patient coverage, at least 10 of your live consultation hours must be completed between Friday and Sunday.
Who we hope to find:
Come and join the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, Freddie! We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner licensed in 10+ states to provide high-quality, virtual sexual health care to our patients across the U.S.
At Freddie, our patients are our #1 priority—we’re passionate about delivering an exceptional, 11/10 star experience. Our team provides empathetic, stigma-free, and client-centered care for those seeking preventative care through PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and DoxyPEP, as well as treatment for those living with HIV. This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to reducing health disparities within diverse populations, including those in the LGBTQ2S+ community.
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
Providing Compassionate, High-Quality Synchronous Care (~15 hours/week of live consultations)
- Delivering inclusive, expert, virtual care through scheduled synchronous consultations through our virtual care platform
- Leading comprehensive initial assessments for those seeking preventative or HIV care, including but not limited to: history taking, risk assessment, and psychosocial evaluations
- Providing comprehensive sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) prevention education to clients (with a focus on HIV prevention), including risk reduction strategies and behavioural counseling
- Championing health education and empowerment, helping patients understand their treatment options, navigate stigma, and take control of their wellness
Supporting Seamless Asynchronous Patient Care (~5-10 hours/week of flexible async tasks)
- Providing asynchronous care to ensure timely and continuous support for patients, including ordering labs and diagnostics, interpreting results, prescribing medication, and clinical follow-up
- Maintaining accurate, detailed patient records in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, using a wide variety of virtual tools to chart, prescribe, and connect with patients
- Collaborating with and acting as a resource for our team of Registered Nurses and support team members, helping to support end-to-end patient care
We need someone who has:
- A Master's degree in Nursing and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner diploma
- Active Nurse Practitioner licenses in at least 10 states, including at least one of the following key states: TX, FL, CA
- 2+ years of experience in primary care
- Experience providing virtual healthcare
- Excellent communication skills and empathetic care delivery
- Experience working in HIV Prevention and/or with the LGBTQ2AI+ community
- Consistent availability for asynchronous patient care tasks (lab reviews, prescribing, follow-ups) and up to 15 hours weekly for scheduled shifts, including live consultations. Task volume may vary based on state licensure and patient needs
It would also be great if you have:
- Experience working with gender and sexually diverse communities
- Experience providing HIV care
- Experience working in the private sector, a start-up, or a technology company
- Experience working in an independent or autonomous practice setting
- Fluency in Spanish
Compensation:
- Compensation is task-based, but on average, independent contractors can expect to earn approximately $70-100+ per hour
- Please note that as an independent contractor, you would not be eligible for the benefits available to permanent positions and would be required to provide your own laptop.
- This role offers the opportunity to flexibly contribute your skills and expertise, making it ideal for those seeking a dynamic and adaptable work schedule.
Do you think you could be our next Nurse Practitioner? We look forward to seeing your application!
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Why you should join us:
- Be part of a team of great people who don’t take themselves too seriously. While we’re serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way.
- Make an impact, every single day. We’re providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before.
- Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming.
What we’re offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada & the USA):
Along with the benefits below, we offer additional programs and supports designed to help you feel your best—both at work and outside of it.
- Work flexibly within a team that’s remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*
- 20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
- Annual winter break closure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from your first day of work—we cover 100% of your premiums, with coverage available for dependents
- 8 health/sick days
- Extended mental health coverage
- $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures (Canada)
- $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
- Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential
If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you’ll love PurposeMed.
PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don’t have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team—we hope you’ll apply!
*Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada and the USA. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 21 questions · 5 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (6)
- Preferred First Name optional
- Briefly outline any restrictions, conditions, or limitations on your license(s) to practice. This may include gender-specific practice restrictions, supervision requirements, scope-of-practice limitations, or disciplinary conditions.
- If you were to join our team, when could you start / what is your notice period?
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- How did you hear about this role? (If it was from a PurposeMed team member, please let us know their name)! optional
- Please let us know how to pronounce your name, or if there’s another name that you prefer to go by. optional
Pick from a list (10)
- Have you completed a Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent?
- In which state(s) do you hold licensure?
- Are you listed on the Medicare Opt Out List?
- Are you listed on a Medicaid exclusion list?
- What designation of APRN/NP do you hold?
- Though it's not a requirement, the ability to communicate with patients in both English and Spanish is something we value. Please indicate your level of Spanish proficiency below. optional
- Please share how many hours of synchronous (live) patient consultations you are targeting to be scheduled for each week:
- Of those weekly synchronous hours, how many are you able to commit to Friday through Sunday on a weekly basis?
- How many additional hours per week can you dedicate to asynchronous tasks (reviewing labs, prescribing, patient follow-ups)?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the USA?
Written answers (5)
- Briefly outline your experience and comfort working in a shared care model with other healthcare practitioners (MDs, RNs, NPs). If you haven't worked in this capacity, briefly outline your interest in switching to this model.
- Briefly describe your experience working in telehealth or in a virtual capacity. If no experience, briefly describe why you’re interested in working in telehealth.
- Briefly outline your experience working in sexual health. Please highlight any experience you may have with HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) or HIV Treatment/Care.
- Briefly outline your experience working with patients in the LGBTQ2S+ community or other marginalized communities.
- Is there any additional information you’d like us to know, such as accommodations you require throughout the interview process, or explanations about anything on your resume? We want to make you as comfortable as possible and value everyone's unique journey up to this point, and want to give you space to elaborate if needed. optional