About this opportunity
CommonSpirit Health lists this Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant opportunity in lake jackson, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) , you will join an established and growing network at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group, providing outstanding, comprehensive care to patients in the beautiful and coastal-adjacent community of Lake Jackson, Texas.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel, seeing an average of 18-22 patients daily, from newborns to seniors, under physician supervision. You will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, emphasize preventative care, and collaborate closely with a dedicated support team. All of this is within a flexible 4.5-day work week designed to optimize your work-life balance.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an active or eligible license to practice medicine in Texas. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care and satisfaction, and be adept at working both independently and as a valued member of our collaborative primary care team.
Key Highlights & Compensation:
Flexible 4.5-day work week for exceptional work-life balance.
Manageable patient census (18-22 patients/day) for focused, comprehensive care from newborns to seniors, under physician supervision.
Opportunity to influence clinical protocols through quality improvement initiatives .
Work with a dedicated supporting team (nurses, MAs, admin) and collaborating physicians.
Access to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group network specialty consults/referrals for coordinated care.
Competitive base compensation plus robust wRVU and Quality incentives tailored for APPs.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability.
401k retirement plan (up to 6% employer match).
Access to extensive CommonSpirit Health resources/support .
Supportive practice environment valuing APP input and work-life harmony.
Located in Lake Jackson, Texas: a thriving community known as the "City of Enchantment," offering a high quality of life with close proximity to the Gulf Coast and the amenities of the Greater Houston area.
Job Requirements
Required:
Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Active or eligible license in the state of Texas .
Strong clinical skills in comprehensive primary care , including patient assessment, diagnosis, and management from newborns to seniors (under physician supervision).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented outpatient environment , adapting to a structured 4.5-day work week.
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care and ensuring patient satisfaction.
DEA registration or eligibility for registration.
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Pay Range
$117,297 - $130,330 /year
Who can apply
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