Practice Partner - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Urgent Care for Kids; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development reimbursement

401(k) participation

Corporate discounts on travel and retail

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Houston, Texas, seeks experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join as Practice Partners. This hybrid role involves providing pediatric urgent and primary care in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have strong pediatric experience and relevant certifications. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an NP or PA, with strong pediatric experience in urgent care and/or primary care.
• Prior experience in fast-paced clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care including sick visits, chronic condition management, and well-child exams.
• Collaborate to maintain high-quality, efficient operations within the Children’s Health Center.
• Participate in community engagement as part of the Practice Partner Program.

Skills

Pediatric urgent care procedures

Physical exams

Developmental screenings

Immunization management

Education

Active Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

National certification (PNP-BC, FNP-BC, or NCCPA)

Current PALS certification

Job description

About Us

At Urgent Care for Kids / Goodside Health, we’re on a mission to transform how children receive healthcare. From in-person urgent care and primary care services to telemedicine and SchoolMed programs across Texas, we’re building a system that ensures every child has access to high-quality, compassionate care—wherever they are.

Our Practice Partner Program is designed for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who want to take a leadership role in redefining pediatric care delivery at the local Children’s Health Center level—balancing the immediacy of urgent care with the continuity and trust of primary care.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioners (PNP or FNP) and Physician Assistants to serve as Practice Partners within our Pediatric Urgent & Primary Care Children’s Health Centers. This hybrid role integrates urgent care and well/primary care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care including sick visits, chronic condition management, and well-child exams.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of pediatric conditions in both acute and preventive settings.
• Collaborate with a medical director, site, provider colleagues, and an interdisciplinary support team to maintain high-quality, efficient operations within the Children’s Health Center.
• Help guide the integration of primary care workflows into existing urgent care environments.
• Participate in community engagement and practice growth initiatives as part of the Practice Partner Program.

Why Join the Practice Partner Program?

At Goodside Health, we believe in empowering our clinical leaders to shape the care experience in their communities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and leadership development opportunities within the Practice Partner framework.
• A supportive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Disability (STD/LTD)
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) participation
• Professional Development Reimbursement and leadership training
• Free in-center & telemedicine visits for employees and dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – company-paid
• Company-paid BLS and PALS renewals
• Corporate Discounts on travel, retail, and more

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years as an NP or PA, with strong pediatric experience (urgent care and/or primary care).
  • Prior experience in fast-paced clinical settings preferred.
• Clinical Skills:
  • Proficiency in pediatric urgent care procedures (e.g., laceration repair, fracture management, splinting, reduction of nursemaid’s elbow).
  • Competency in routine primary care services including physical exams, developmental screenings, and immunization management.
• Licensure & Certification:
  • Active, unencumbered Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • National certification (PNP-BC, FNP-BC, or NCCPA).
  • Current PALS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Preferred: Interest or experience in center leadership or program development.

Ready to Shape the Future of Pediatric Care?

If you’re passionate about providing holistic, high-quality pediatric care and want to play a leadership role in the evolution of our Children’s Health Centers, apply today to become a Practice Partner with Urgent Care for Kids / Goodside Health.

Together, we’ll build healthier futures—one child, one community, one Children’s Health Center at a time.