Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Goodside Health | Care for Kids Full-Time | Dallas, Houston & Austin Markets | Competitive Pay About the Role Goodside Health is looking for compassionate, skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our pediatric urgent care team across Dallas, Houston, and Austin. We're hiring Full-Time providers who thrive on variety, fast-paced clinical decision-making, and the chance to make a real difference in kids' lives — in clinic. Job Summary The Urgent Care Provider delivers high-quality, age-appropriate acute care to patients in the clinic urgent care setting. This role is ideal for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys same-day problem-solving, and is comfortable managing a broad range of walk-in acute illnesses and injuries in a pediatric population. What You'll Do Provide comprehensive urgent care services to walk-in patients of all ages Perform focused physical examinations and rapid health assessments Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries as appropriate to licensure Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic and point-of-care tests Develop and implement treatment plans for episodic, same-day care needs Determine appropriate level of care and refer or elevate to emergency services when needed Provide health coaching and education to patients and their families Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care Accurately and promptly chart and document all patient interactions Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, families, and team members Mentor and train fellow teammates as needed Deliver exceptional patient service aligned with Goodside Health's mission and core values Travel to area clinics as needed to support staffing coverage Ensure continuity of care, including timely follow-up for patients seen by other team providers Respond to internal correspondence and monitor company email in a timely manner (24–48 hours, unless urgent) Maintain regular, reliable attendance, which is core to quality patient care What You Bring Required Skills & Abilities Exceptional patient care and customer service skills Sound diagnostic and clinical assessment skills Ability to communicate professionally with clinicians, staff, payers, patients, and families Comfort managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced urgent care environment Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Adaptability, quick clinical judgment, and openness to new technology and process improvement Required Education & Experience Nurse Practitioners: current, valid, unencumbered RN license (state Board of Nursing), with the ability to obtain licensure in other states Active national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP-BC / FNP-BC) or NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants, per applicable licensing requirements Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire Minimum 2 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP, FNP) or Physician Assistant Strong customer service focus Working knowledge of clinical procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA-Waived Testing Preferred Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not a must At least one year of urgent care or emergency medicine experience as a provider Schedule & Locations Full-Time position with a consistent, predictable schedule In-clinic Competitive, experience-based pay Openings across our Dallas, Houston, and Austin area locations Work Environment This role is performed in an environmentally controlled office/medical facility. Providers regularly interact with a diverse population of staff, patients, and families, and may be frequently exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical setting. Physical Requirements Ability to lift at least 20 pounds Ability to stand for extended periods Fine motor skills and visual acuity, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear; frequently required to walk, use hands, and reach; occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch Goodside Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr