Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Lake Jackson

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in Lake Jackson, Texas, seeks a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care under physician supervision. Expect 18–22 patients daily, caring for newborns to seniors, with emphasis on prevention and wellness.

The role features a flexible 4.5-day work week, competitive compensation with wRVU incentives, and a collaborative team of nurses, MAs, and physicians within the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group network.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited NP/PA program.
• Board certification as NP or PA.
• Active or eligible Texas license to practice medicine.
• Strong clinical skills in comprehensive primary care from newborns to seniors under supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel (18–22 patients daily) under physician supervision.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses with emphasis on preventative care.
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team to ensure high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
• Work within a flexible 4.5-day work week to support work-life balance.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Board Certification NP/PA

Texas Licensure

Patient Care

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in NP/PA program

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 bea 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 weekfor 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 throughquality improvement initiatives.
• Work with adedicated supporting team(nurses, MAs, admin) and collaborating physicians.
• Access toBaylor St. Luke's Medical Group network specialty consults/referralsfor coordinated care.
• Competitive base compensation(salary/hourly) plus robust wRVU and Quality incentives tailored for APPs.
• Comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision, disability.
• 30 days of paid time off.
• 401k retirement plan (up to 6% employer match).
• Student loan forgiveness programs & relocation assistance(for eligible candidates).
• Access toextensive CommonSpirit Health resources/support.
• Supportive practice environment valuing APP input and work-life harmony.
• Located inLake 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 Degreefrom an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Board certificationas 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 skillsto 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 careand ensuring patient satisfaction.
• DEA registrationor 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. #HEC