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Nurse Practitioner - Fondren Pain Management

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$130K - $145K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston, TX 77030Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 Salary/yearBasic Responsibility The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for supporting the doctors’ work and actively facilitates patients’ recovery. NP is the primary medical representative of the practice.

He/she should be available for any patient questions or concerns between 8-5 Monday – Friday. He/she should also assist with the work of the MA pursuant to the physicians’ requests.

The NP will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement. Your primary responsibilities are to support the pain management physician and provide care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Your job duties include performing physical exams, analyzing diagnostic tests, and educating patients about treatment options. You need excellent communication skills and compassion for interacting with anxious or worried patients. Specific

Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the NP encompass but are not limited to the following: Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible Post-op – Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients, performs post-op procedures and more Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc.) Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards Monitors and guides activities of practice staff to ensure smooth patient flow Also monitors and adjusts workflows to ensure timely collection of revenues for in-office treatment and procedures Maintains constructive working relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts that are encountered in the course of practicing medicine or conducting business Assist with all clinic functions including but limited to answering phones, scheduling appointments, and entering charges.

Qualifications

Skills Required: Proven work experience as a Nurse Practitioner Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy, and recovery, while demonstrating a caring and compassionate demeanor Familiarity with advancements in medical technology Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, flexible, organized, and function well under pressure Detailed knowledge of HIPAA rules and requirements Minimum education and work experience requirement: Master of Science in Nursing degree required from approved nurse practitioner program.

Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Texas Previous experience in a medical practice with emphasis in Orthopedics highly desired Reports to: Orthopedic Physician Supervises: None

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner supports pain management physicians by performing physical exams, analyzing diagnostic tests, and providing comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. They are also responsible for managing clinic workflows, educating patients on treatment options, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an approved program and possess a current Texas registered nurse license. Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner and detailed knowledge of medical guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and orthopedic practices are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPost-operative CareDiagnostic Test AnalysisPatient EducationPrescription IssuanceMedical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceMulti-taskingClinical Workflow Management

Pain Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Pain Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Fondren Pain Management at ORTHOLONESTAR a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pain Medicine (NP) — ranked against 104 active Pain Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pain Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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