Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Helixona - 5.0 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $180,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care Coordination of services case management method DEA License Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified Advanced practice provider Patient interaction Care plans Case service coordination Physician Assistant License Full Job Description Some clinicians enter medicine to treat symptoms. Others enter medicine to solve the deeper puzzle of why people are sick. Helixona was built for the latter. Our clinic exists to care for patients living with complex chronic illness—individuals who often arrive after years of searching for answers. Many have seen numerous specialists and have been told their tests are normal despite ongoing symptoms that profoundly affect their lives. At Helixona, we believe medicine should look deeper. Our clinical philosophy is guided by three principles:

ELIMINATE. NOURISH. REPAIR.

We identify and remove harmful factors such as infections, toxins, and inflammatory triggers. We restore the nutrients, oxygen, and metabolic support the body needs to recover. And we work to repair systems that have become dysregulated—including neurological, immune, and mitochondrial function. This systems-based framework allows us to approach complex conditions such as mold illness, Lyme disease, mast cell activation syndrome, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, and post-viral syndromes with clarity and structure. For clinicians who enjoy investigative medicine and meaningful patient relationships, this work can be deeply rewarding. The Opportunity Helixona is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) who is passionate about integrative medicine and interested in working with patients facing complex chronic illness. Patients establish care with our Medical Director during their initial diagnostic visits. After the treatment plan is established, the Advanced Practice Provider plays an essential role in helping guide patients through their healing process. This includes follow-up visits, monitoring progress, reviewing laboratory findings, adjusting therapies within physician-guided care plans, and collaborating closely with the care team to ensure patients remain supported throughout their treatment. Our goal is to provide patients with frequent clinical touchpoints while maintaining physician oversight for complex medical decision-making. What Makes This Role Different This is not a high-volume, transactional medical environment. Our patients are medically complex and often arrive after years of unresolved illness. Care requires thoughtful observation, careful interpretation of evolving symptoms, and a systems-level understanding of physiology. Healing chronic illness rarely follows a straight line. The right clinician will find this work intellectually engaging and meaningful.

Appointments often focus on:

Monitoring how patients respond to therapy Interpreting changing symptom patterns Adjusting treatment plans thoughtfully Encouraging patients through difficult phases of recovery Partnering with patients in a long-term healing process The Patients We Serve Helixona focuses on patients with complex, multi-system illnesses, including: Mold and environmental toxicity Lyme disease and chronic infections Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Long COVID and post-viral illness Autoimmune conditions Chronic fatigue and mitochondrial dysfunction Neurological and autonomic disorders Many of these individuals have spent years seeking answers. Compassion, patience, and strong communication are essential for helping patients feel understood and supported. Our Culture Helixona is built around a culture of humility, curiosity, and service. We believe the best medicine happens when clinicians remain open to learning and approach complex illness with thoughtful investigation rather than assumptions. Our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patient guides work closely together to ensure every patient receives coordinated and compassionate care. This environment rewards clinicians who value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful patient relationships. A Note on Fit Helixona is intentionally different from many traditional medical environments. Our patients often require careful investigation, evolving hypotheses, and collaborative problem-solving. Clinicians who thrive here enjoy working through complexity and remain comfortable acknowledging that chronic illness rarely follows simple formulas. This role may not be the right fit for clinicians who prefer high-volume care or highly independent practice without collaboration. However, for those who value thoughtful medicine, systems-based thinking, and the opportunity to help patients who have often been overlooked, this work can be deeply fulfilling. Day-to-Day Responsibilities As an Advanced Practice Provider at Helixona, your role centers on guiding patients through the ongoing phases of their healing journey after their initial diagnostic evaluation with the physician. Your work will focus on monitoring progress, interpreting evolving symptoms, and helping patients navigate treatment safely and effectively.

A typical week may include:

Patient Follow-Up Visits Conduct follow-up appointments with established patients to monitor progress and response to treatment Review symptom changes, treatment tolerance, and patient-reported outcomes Adjust supportive therapies within physician-guided treatment plans Provide education and reassurance as patients move through different phases of recovery Clinical Monitoring and Care Coordination Review laboratory results and track patient progress over time Identify patterns that may indicate improvement, detox reactions, inflammatory responses, or treatment adjustments Communicate regularly with the Medical Director regarding complex or evolving cases Ensure continuity of care by coordinating with Helixona's Patient Healing Guides and nursing staff Treatment Oversight Support the management of integrative therapies including IV nutrient therapy and other supportive modalities Monitor patient response to therapies and adjust pacing or supportive care as appropriate Help patients navigate temporary symptom flares or treatment reactions safely Patient Communication Help patients understand their treatment plans and the reasoning behind clinical decisions Provide clear, compassionate guidance to patients who may feel discouraged or overwhelmed by chronic illness Reinforce education around lifestyle, environmental, and nutritional factors that support healing Team Collaboration Participate in case discussions with physicians and clinical staff Contribute observations and insights regarding patient progress or treatment responses Work closely with nurses, medical assistants, and Patient Healing Guides to provide coordinated care Documentation Maintain accurate and thoughtful clinical documentation within the electronic health record Ensure patient visits, treatment updates, and clinical decisions are clearly recorded Qualifications Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in California DEA license (or eligibility) Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills Interest in integrative or functional medicine preferred Experience with chronic illness management helpful but not required Clinicians earlier in their careers may be considered if they demonstrate curiosity, humility, and a passion for learning. Compensation and Benefits $150,000-180,000 DOE Performance-based bonus opportunities Mentorship and training in integrative medicine Collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment Opportunity to grow with an innovative and expanding medical practice About Helixona Helixona was founded with a clear mission: to create a place where patients with complex chronic illness are truly seen, understood, and supported in their healing. Our team believes medicine should be practiced with humility, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to helping patients recover their lives. If you are passionate about practicing medicine in a thoughtful, patient-centered environment and are excited by the challenge of complex illness, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you.

Pay:

$150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person