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Exceed Medical
Fort Worth, Texas

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Exceed Healthcare

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Why Join Exceed Healthcare?

At Exceed Healthcare, our mission is simple: Improving lives through innovation.

We are elevating healthcare by delivering cutting-edge medical services, expanding access through seamless virtual care, and always putting patients at the center of everything we do.

Our vision is to lead the future of healthcare by exceeding expectations through technology, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to excellence.

We value integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where courage and resiliency thrive and where every team member plays a vital role in making an impact.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that prioritizes exceptional patient care, supports your growth, and believes in leading from every role.

We Are Looking For

  • Medical ICU/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The Critical Care Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP) provides advanced, comprehensive care to critically ill and medically complex patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

A board-certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), the APP works independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, evidence-based practice, and procedural expertise to deliver high-quality patient care.

This role combines critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and procedural expertise with strong clinical skills and effective communication to manage complex medical conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified and licensure in one of the following roles are required:
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP),
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or
  • Physician Assistant/Associate (PA).
  • Active certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are required.

Experience

At least one year of critical care experience as an NP, PA, or ICU RN is preferred.

Strong working knowledge of critical care medicine, including fluid resuscitation, vasopressor management, hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical ventilation.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to synthesize and analyze complex patient data.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Proficiency in procedural skills relevant to critical care preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Exceed Cares

Benefits:

At Exceed Healthcare, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent by offering a thoughtfully designed benefits program that prioritizes the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families.

Medical Coverage - We offer 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage, plus additional contributions toward dependent premiums.

Ancillary Coverages - You will have access to dental, vision, life, disability, and a variety of supplemental insurance plans.

Retirement - Plan for your future with a company-sponsored 401 (k) with an employer match of up to 4% for eligible team members.

Build Your Career with Exceed Healthcare

At Exceed, we believe in elevating patient care by empowering our teams and exceeding expectations.

Career Growth & Advancement: We believe in promoting from within and empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Training & Development: We invest in our employees through ongoing training and development opportunities that encourage personal growth, strengthen skills, and support career advancement. Our Transition to Practice program provides initial and ongoing training, education and support to ensure our providers are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to provide exceptional patient care.

Competitive Compensation: We regularly evaluate industry and market trends to ensure our compensation remains competitive and recognizes the value our team members bring to the Exceed team.

Work-Life Balance: We recognize that life extends beyond work. We prioritize balanced scheduling for our providers to support personal well-being, family commitments, and a healthy work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Critical Care Advanced Practitioner provides comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients within the intensive care unit. They work both independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex medical conditions using evidence-based practices.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMultidisciplinary collaboration

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician assistant listings in Texas319 active4,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 60% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physician assistant listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties)+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all physician assistants: too few Texas Critical Care postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
13
<$155k
13
$155k-170k
11
$170k-185k
10
$185k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

46 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Ageless Mens Health · Memphis, Tennessee

$210k
#2

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Constellation Health Services · Bangor, Maine

$110k-$200k
#3

Urology Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

$150k-$200k
#4

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$95/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Physician Assistant roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,735 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Exceed Medical

Medical Practices
Bedford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
401k with 4% Match
Career Growth
Training & Development

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.