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

NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Urgent Care at Christus Health summary:

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides urgent care services in a fast-paced outpatient setting, managing a variety of acute and non-emergent conditions. The role involves performing procedures such as suturing and wound care, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and collaborating with medical staff to deliver comprehensive patient care. Strong clinical judgment, relevant certifications, and prior urgent care experience are required for efficient and high-quality patient management.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team in San Marcos, TX. The ideal candidate will have prior urgent care experience and thrive in a fast-paced, outpatient environment delivering high-quality, efficient patient care.

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and non-emergent conditions

• Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and other urgent care services

• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests including labs and imaging

• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans and follow-up care

• Collaborate with urgent care physicians and support staff to ensure efficient, team-based care

• Document all encounters accurately and timely in the EMR

• Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)

• Previous urgent care experience required

• BLS and ACLS certifications

• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment

Work Type:

Part Time

Keywords:

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Urgent Care, Patient Care, Wound Care, Diagnostic Testing, Suturing, Clinical Judgment, Outpatient Care, Medical Procedures