NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

CHRISTUS Health

Palestine, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Chronic Disease, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Family Medicine, Identify Issues, Internal Medicine, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Medical Conditions, Medical Imaging, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Primary Care, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Palestine, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatrics/Internal Medicine team in Palestine, TX. This position provides care to both pediatric and adult patient populations in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and be comfortable managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care services for pediatric and adult patients
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
  • Perform wellness exams, preventive screenings, and routine follow-up visits
  • Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients and families on disease prevention, medication management, and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure coordinated patient care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

  • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • Previous Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to manage patients across a wide range of ages and medical conditions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Schedule & Compensation

  • Full-time outpatient 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

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/