NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice coverage

PTO

CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Marcos, TX is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care across a broad range of acute illnesses and minor injuries.

The ideal candidate has urgent care experience, holds Texas licensure as NP or PA, and national certification. You will perform exams, order tests, treat patients of all ages, and collaborate with physicians to deliver timely, compassionate

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as NP or PA.
• National certification required (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA).
• Urgent care experience required.
• Strong clinical decision-making and independent work ability.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Perform patient assessments, exams, and procedures as appropriate.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other studies.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
• Carry out urgent care procedures including wound care and splinting.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Independent work

Communication

Patient care

Education

Texas NP/PA license

National certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team in San Marcos, TX. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient environment, treating a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries.

The ideal candidate will have previous urgent care experience and be comfortable evaluating and managing patients of all ages with varying levels of acuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries
• Perform patient assessments, physical exams, and medical procedures as appropriate
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
• Perform common urgent care procedures including wound care, splinting, incision and drainage, and other minor procedures
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff to ensure high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Previous urgent care experience required
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and patient care skills

Schedule & Compensation

• 3.5 shifts per week
• Rotating weekend coverage
• 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