Full-Time - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About Us:
Care for Kids is dedicated to providing in-person urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and SchoolMed services for children in K-12 schools across Texas. Our mission is to revolutionize pediatric healthcare delivery, ensuring equitable access and quality care for all children. Join us and help make a lasting impact on children's health and well-being.
Locations in Houston Central: Willowbrook, Tanglewood, Brookhollow
Job Description
We are seeking dynamic and innovative Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our Pediatric Urgent Care & Primary Care team. As a valued member of our team, you will collaborate with medical directors and site physicians to deliver age-appropriate care under established protocols.
Your responsibilities will include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment initiation, and independent decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while working in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us? At Care for Kids, we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Care for Kids Benefits: 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.
- Competitive salary & an incomparable company culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with several tiers of coverage to choose from
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary life & disability insurance (short-term and long-term options available)
- Legal & identity theft protection
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Additional Benefits for All Staff Members (Full-time & Part-time):
- 401(k)
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (company-paid)
- Free in-clinic & telemedicine visits for employees & dependents
- Corporate Discount Program (flights, hotels, theme park tickets, retail discounts, etc.)
- Company-paid BLS and PALS renewal classes
Requirements
Urgent Care Experience: Preferred, with a strong background in fast-paced clinical settings.
Pediatric Assessment & Treatment: At least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (PNP or FNP) or Physician Assistant, with a focus on pediatric care.
Urgent Care Procedures: Proficiency in laceration repair, initial fracture management, and reduction of nursemaid's elbow.
Licensing & Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines (OSHA, CLIA) and maintaining a valid, unencumbered Texas RN license.
Certification
Active certification by national certifying bodies recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing (PNP-BC, FNP-BC) or NCCPA.
PALS Certification: Current certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional pediatric care and are excited to grow with a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at Care for Kids. PAY IS DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Care for Kids sincerely embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with medical directors and site physicians to deliver age-appropriate pediatric care under established protocols. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment initiation, and independent clinical decision-making.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 64% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Pediatric Urgent Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 253 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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