Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

CLS Health; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CLS Health located in Pasadena, Texas, is looking for dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) for its Hospital Medicine team. The full-time role offers a desirable 7-on/7-off schedule ensuring a great work-life balance while delivering essential overnight inpatient care.

Ideal candidates will have certification as ACNP or PA-C along with strong clinical and communication skills. Join a dynamic healthcare team committed to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) is required.
• Preferred experience in hospital medicine, critical care, or inpatient settings.
• Strong clinical decision-making along with effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients.
• Respond to admissions and acute clinical changes.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.
• Ensure high-quality patient care overnight.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Active state license

Job description

About CLS Health

CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician‑led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians!

Job Summary

We are seeking two dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our Hospital Medicine team as Nocturnists. Providers will deliver comprehensive overnight inpatient care, manage admissions, respond to acute clinical changes, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary staff to ensure high‑quality patient outcomes. This full‑time position offers a highly desirable 7‑on/7‑off schedule and the opportunity to practice in a supportive, team‑oriented environment while maintaining an excellent work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients
• Respond to admissions and acute clinical changes
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
• Ensure high‑quality patient care and continuity throughout the night shift

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA‑C)
• Active or eligible state license
• Hospital medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, or inpatient experience preferred
• Strong clinical decision‑making and communication skills