Discover the advantages of Advanced Independent Practice - Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center - Thibodaux, LA - powered by GI Alliance.

As a member of GI Alliance (GIA), Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center is supported by the nation’s leading patient-focused, excellence-driven gastroenterology network that is physician led. This partnership empowers Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center to deliver superior, individualized patient care by leveraging GI Alliance’s robust, world-class business and organizational support, ensuring our physicians can focus on what they do best – providing top-notch care in a successful and dynamic private practice setting. 

Practice Opportunities:

• Employed Position with Partnership Track
• Local Autonomy with National Resources
• Generous Financial Sign on Package
• Relocation Allowance, Signing On Bonus, Start-Date Bonus, Fellowship Stipend & Annual CME
• Great Work/Life Balance

Lifestyle: 

• Thibodaux Regional Health System
• Wellness Center and Sports Complex
• Located between Baton Rouge & New Orleans
• New Orleans International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from practice
• Affordable housing, charming town 
• Excellent place to raise a family

Practice Model: 

• 3 Physicians + 1 for growth
• 2 Nurse Practitioners  
• Specialty Equipment: Fibroscan, SB Pillcam
• EHR: gGastro 
• 2 clinic locations (# exam rooms):  Thibodaux (6), Houma (4)
• Office Hours:  8:00 am - 4:30 pm (M-Th), 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (Fridays)
• Exclusive access to scheduling at Thibodaux Endoscopy LLC (2 Procedure Rooms, 6 pre/post op bays)
• Physicians requiring J-1 support encouraged to apply

Why GI Alliance?

At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission to get mental healthcare into the hands of everyone!

We’re looking for a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about reaching individuals who need mental healthcare but lack easy access to it. This role is perfect for those seeking the opportunity to work with a diverse patient base while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of private practice—without the hassle of administrative work. Let Talkspace handle the insurance billing, marketing, and administrative costs, so that you can create your own schedule and focus fully on providing impactful care!

**This is a contract position** 

What you'll do:

• Treat patients in your state(s) of licensure 
• Conduct initial Psychiatric Diagnosis Interview Examinations (PDE) for new patient referrals and Evaluation & Management (E/M) sessions for established patients
• Use the Talkspace platform to conduct video call sessions with patients, submit clinical documentation, and manage patient treatment plans
• Coordinate with the Talkspace psychiatry team as needed

Perks:

• Easy-to-Use: You can seamlessly conduct video call sessions with patients, manage cases, create treatment plans, and submit your clinical documentation for each patient
• No Overhead: Say goodbye to insurance barriers, marketing budgets, administrative costs, and other expenses associated with private practice
• Flexible: Practice from the comfort and safety of your own home, on your own time. Select your own schedule that works with your other personal or professional obligations
• Secure: We protect all patient-provider communications using best-in-class, bank-level security and encryption technology
• HIPAA-Compliant: We adhere to HIPAA BAA regulations and ethical codes regarding patient confidentiality

Compensation:

• $110 per initial session with a new patient referral (Psychiatric Diagnosis Interview Examination - 45-60 min)
• $30-$85 per follow-up session with an established patient, depending on the length of the session (Evaluation and Management - 10-49 min)

About you:

• You must have an active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in Louisiana state and 2+ years prescribing experience
• Active DEA and individual NPI number
• Submission of a fully completed, signed CAQH application
• Collaborating/supervising physician agreement, or willing to obtain one
• Reliable internet connection
• Independent liability insurance; minimum coverage amount required is $1 million occurrence/$3 million aggregate

Why Talkspace?

‍Talkspace is a clinical quality led Telehealth company, focused on making quality behavioral health accessible and affordable to millions in need. Its signature psychotherapy and psychiatry product connects individual users with a network of thousands of licensed mental health providers through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant web and mobile platform. With Talkspace, users can send their dedicated providers unlimited text, video, picture and audio messages from anywhere, at any time. Talkspace also provides psychiatry services and prescription fulfillment, adolescent therapy and couples counseling.

Our focus to help people feel better starts at Talkspace, where we connect and collaborate as a team to make the world a better place. Fun company-wide events, happy hours, wellness perks, PTO, access to Talkspace products, and competitive benefits are just some of the ways we make Talkspace a great place to work. Do you want to save the world? Come join us!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification, if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

UpLift – Redefining Access to Mental Healthcare

At UpLift, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health — and we're rethinking the mental healthcare model. UpLift is a multi-sided marketplace, applying technology to empower patients to find Therapists and Psychiatric providers covered by their insurance plan. 

While 1 in 5 Americans struggle with mental health issues, only 40% of this group received care in the last year. At the same time, only 30% of therapists accept insurance. UpLift acts as the bridge between patient, provider, and insurer — empowering patients to find the best care for their needs at a price they can afford.

Why Join UpLift

• Estimated Effective Hourly Earnings*: Earnings between $73 to $160 per hour is based on a 60-minute session assumption that includes a combination of patient visits and hourly equivalent CPT codes. Compensation for CPT codes can vary based on clinician’s license and state of licensure.  Compensation for CPT codes can vary based on clinician’s license and state of licensure.  
• Expand access to care: Provide psychiatric services to individuals who otherwise may not have access to mental healthcare.
• Collaborative model: Work hand-in-hand with UpLift’s network of licensed therapists to deliver world-class, evidence-based care.
• All-in-one virtual platform: Focus on your patients — UpLift handles credentialing, enrollment, and platform operations.
• Work from anywhere: This role is 100% remote, with care delivered via UpLift’s purpose-built telemedicine platform.
• Flexible commitment: Part-time, 1099 contract position

What You’ll Do

• Conduct video consultations and message with patients via telemedicine.
• Assess, screen, diagnose, and prescribe medication as clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with UpLift’s network of therapists.
• Provide empathetic, high-quality care and uphold UpLift’s clinical and service standards.
• Share product and workflow feedback with UpLift’s engineering and operations teams to help improve care delivery.

Who We’re Looking For

• At least one year of experience as a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active medical license in good standing.
• Comfortable prescribing medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by state law.
• Skilled at using online tools and technology to deliver virtual care.
• Previous telemedicine experience is a plus.
• Multiple state licenses and fluency in additional languages are strong advantages.

Important to Know

• This is a part-time, contract (1099) position — not a salaried employee role.
• UpLift will credential and enroll you with multiple health plans to expand access to insured patients.
• All care is delivered remotely through UpLift’s telehealth platform.
• All clinical decisions are made independently by licensed providers in accordance with state telehealth laws and professional standards.

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Preferred)
• PMHNP

Location:

• United States (Required)
• Work Location: Remote

*Estimated effective hourly earnings are for licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and are illustrative estimates derived from modeled assumptions, not a guaranteed hourly rate, wage, or salary. These estimates are calculated using assumptions regarding number of completed visits per hour, CPT code mix, and utilization of add-on codes (such as 90833) when clinically appropriate and properly documented. Actual earnings vary and are dependent on individual clinical decisions, case mix, scheduling availability, payer reimbursement, licensure, and geographic market factors..