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Family Med | Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Legacy Community Health logoLegacy Community HealthMissouri City, TXFull timePosted 2w ago

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About the job

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!

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Location: Legacy Aurum Wellness - 3021 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Family Medicine - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for community healthcare to a role where your work can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families. As a Family Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Legacy Community Health, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients who need it most while building trusted relationships that support whole-person health.

Working under the supervision of physicians, you will contribute your knowledge, empathy, and commitment to individualized care within a collaborative team environment. This per diem opportunity offers flexibility, professional connection, and the chance to continue growing while serving your community.

Why You’ll Find Meaning in This Role

  • Make a difference: Deliver patient-centered care that can transform lives and strengthen the health of local communities.
  • Flexibility and balance: Enjoy the autonomy of a per diem schedule that can support your lifestyle and personal goals.
  • Collaborative care: Partner with supervising physicians, specialists, and a diverse healthcare team to provide coordinated, holistic care.
  • Growth and mentorship: Continue developing personally and professionally through mentorship, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Advance health equity: Provide accessible care to underserved populations and help ensure every patient is treated with dignity and respect.
  • Support the healthcare ecosystem: Play an essential role in delivering family medicine and coordinating care across disciplines.

If you are passionate about community healthcare and respectful, individualized treatment, you’ll find an opportunity to join our family, build meaningful connections, and create a fulfilling career through work that matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow the guidelines specific to your licensure, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Conduct comprehensive and focused assessments to evaluate patients health status effectively.
  • Gather detailed health histories through interviews and reviews of health records.
  • Perform thorough physical examinations and document findings with accuracy.
  • Provide health education, counseling on illness prevention, and family planning services.
  • Collaborate with supervising physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to guide and personalize patient care plans.
  • Advocate for patients rights and ensure their voices are central to care decisions.
  • Deliver tailored clinical therapy and treatment to meet individual patient needs.
  • Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives and relevant committees.
  • Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge through training and professional development programs.
  • Support extended clinic hours, on-call programs, and triage calls when required.
  • Refer complex cases to supervising physicians or specialists for additional expertise.
  • Ensure safe operation of medical equipment and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
  • Foster respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients alike.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current license from the Texas Board of Nursing and completion of program at an accredited school or graduation from an accredited program as Physician Assistant and current Texas state licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • Provider shall obtain, maintain and participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and the payment plan of any commercial insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accountable health plan, and other health benefit program requested by Legacy.

Required Years of Experience

  • 2 years of PA/NP experience is required.
  • Current/Active DEA

Desirable Education and/or Experience

  • Previous experience in an FQHC clinic setting is preferred,

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
  • Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
  • Demonstrated competency with an EHRS system
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Above average organizational skills.
  • This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

  • Bilingual / Spanish fluency

About Legacy Community Health

The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has delivered affordable, high-quality care for nearly 40 years across 50+ clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our mission - driving healthy change in our communities - guides everything we do, and it starts with our people.

Approachable & Collaborative - Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and builds trust through teamwork.

Driven & Committed - Takes initiative and goes the extra mile to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Thoughtful Communicators - Pairs clinical/technical skill with emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism.

From Legacy Community Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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