Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - The Woodlands

Memorial Hermann - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

101-250 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care in The Woodlands involves providing high-quality urgent care services to both adult and pediatric patients. The role emphasizes excellent clinical assessment skills to treat a variety of acute conditions and ensure appropriate referrals to emergency care when necessary. The position is designed for experienced practitioners who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections.
• Assess and recognize serious conditions, directing patients to emergency care when necessary.
• Deliver an unparalleled patient experience through quality care and attention.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals, including Rad Techs, Medical Assistants, and Scribes, to ensure efficient patient care.
• Utilize advanced medical technology and integrated EMR systems for patient management.

Requirements

• Master's degree and NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants or ANCC/AANP Certification for Nurse Practitioners required.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent full-time experience in an Urgent Care, Primary Care, or Emergency Medicine setting required.
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations required.
• Comfortable performing minor procedures such as sutures, casts, and splints, and preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required.
• Licensed in the state of Texas as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN or FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced urgent care or emergency room environment.
• Familiarity with advanced EMR systems, particularly Epic.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits package including a 6% match to a 401(k).
• No after-hour call responsibilities.
• Daily Volume Bonus based on patient visit metrics.
• Quarterly Bonus of up to 10% based on patient satisfaction scores, productivity, and quality measures.