Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Description Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Employment Type: Full Time Region: Houston Central Care for Kids is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality pediatric healthcare across Texas through in-person urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and SchoolMed services. Our mission is to revolutionize pediatric healthcare delivery and improve access to exceptional care for children and families. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Primary Care team . This role focuses on providing comprehensive, relationship-based care to children and adolescents through preventive care, well-child visits, acute illness management, and ongoing management of common pediatric conditions. Providers will build long-term relationships with patients and families while supporting continuity of care through developmental screenings, immunizations, chronic condition management, patient education, and appropriate follow-up. This position is clinic-based, allowing Providers to establish continuity with their patients and become a trusted healthcare partner for children and families. As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), this role could include: Provide comprehensive pediatric care from infancy through adolescence. Perform well-child visits, annual wellness exams, and age-appropriate physical examinations. Conduct developmental, behavioral, growth, nutrition, and preventive health screenings. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat common pediatric illnesses and conditions appropriate for the primary care setting. Manage common chronic pediatric conditions, including asthma, ADHD, allergies, eczema, obesity, and other ongoing health needs. Provide and manage routine immunizations and age-appropriate anticipatory guidance. Order, interpret, and follow up on appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic testing. Manage prescriptions, medication refills, referrals, test results, and ongoing follow-up needs. Educate patients, parents, and caregivers on health, development, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care. Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care. Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements. Provider Qualifications: Nurse Practitioners Current, valid, and unencumbered Texas RN/APRN licensure. Active national certification as a PNP or FNP from a certifying body recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing. Physician Assistants Current, valid Texas Physician Assistant license. Active NCCPA certification. All Providers Minimum 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Pediatric clinical experience strongly preferred. Pediatric primary care, family medicine, or other outpatient pediatric experience strongly preferred. Experience with well-child care, preventive health, developmental assessments, and routine pediatric care preferred. Experience managing common pediatric acute and chronic conditions. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. PALS certification required within 90 days of hire. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and care-management skills. Ability to build strong relationships with patients and families and support continuity of care. Excellent patient, family, and team communication skills. Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable clinical requirements. Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish Benefits Benefits are based on employment classification and eligibility. All full-time staff members are eligible to participate in our suite of benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Full-Time Team Members Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance Company-paid basic life insurance Voluntary life and disability insurance Legal and identity theft protection Paid Time Off Full-Time & Eligible Part-Time Team Members 401(k) Professional Development Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Free in-clinic and telemedicine visits for employees and eligible dependents Corporate Discount Program (flights, hotels, theme park tickets, retail discounts, etc.) Company-paid BLS and PALS renewal classes Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, employment classification, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Employer Care for Kids embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity. We are committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr