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General Nurse Practitioner Job in Longview, Texas

NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:General Nurse Practitioner

Location:Longview, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatrics team in Longview, TX. This role is focused on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to newborns through adolescents in an outpatient clinic setting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in pediatrics or family medicine with a strong pediatric patient base and be comfortable managing a wide range of pediatric conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide outpatient pediatric care for patients from newborn through adolescence
  • Conduct well-child visits, developmental screenings, and routine immunizations
  • Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic pediatric conditions
  • Educate parents and caregivers on growth, development, nutrition, and preventive care
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
  • Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure high-quality, coordinated care

Qualifications

  • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • National certification (PNCB, AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • Previous experience in pediatrics OR family medicine with pediatric patients required
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in an outpatient setting

Schedule & Compensation

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Outpatient only – no nights, weekends, or call
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.