NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
CHRISTUS Health
Athens, TX
Job Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Family Medicine team in Athens, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care in a supportive outpatient environment focused on patient-centered care and long-term wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver full-scope family medicine services, including preventive, acute, and chronic care management
Conduct routine physicals, wellness exams, and screenings for patients of all ages
Diagnose and manage common medical conditions and minor injuries
Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging
Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
Provide patient education on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EMR
Qualifications
Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
Minimum of 1 year of experience in family medicine or primary care preferred
Strong communication and clinical skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Schedule & Compensation
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
About the Company
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.