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NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

Christus Health

Gladewater, TX
2 days ago

Job Description

NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Family Medicine at Christus Health summary:

This position seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care in a family medicine outpatient setting. Responsibilities include patient assessments, chronic disease management, diagnostic test interpretation, and care plan development. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, and accurate medical documentation within a community-focused practice.

Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Family Medicine team in Gladewater, TX . This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a supportive, community-focused outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, compassion, and a commitment to improving the health and well-being of patients across all ages.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide full-scope primary care including preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care

  • Perform patient assessments, routine physical exams, and screenings

  • Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests and imaging

  • Develop individualized treatment plans and ensure continuity of care

  • Educate patients and families on preventive health and chronic disease management

  • Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team

  • Document all encounters accurately and timely in the EMR

Qualifications
  • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)

  • Prior experience in family medicine or primary care preferred

  • Excellent clinical and communication skills

  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork

Schedule & Compensation
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Outpatient only

  • 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

Keywords:

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Family Medicine, Primary Care, Patient-Centered Care, Chronic Disease Management, Diagnostic Testing, Outpatient Care, Clinical Assessment, Healthcare Team Collaboration