Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX
Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs in Houston are in strong demand across the Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann, and the Energy Corridor corridor, driven by large health systems, specialty clinics, and urgent care networks serving one of the nation's largest metro areas. Employers hiring right now include Baylor College of Medicine, Woundtech, and Z Med Clinic. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Purpose
Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE:
- Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE:
- Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Baylor College of Medicine92
- Woundtech10
- Z Med Clinic10Z
- Longevity Health10
- Family Medicine MMC10
Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a nurse practitioner or physician assistant job in Houston?
Houston's hiring is concentrated in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, along with community health systems in Midtown, the Heights, and suburban corridors like Sugar Land and The Woodlands. Health systems, federally qualified health centers, and specialty practices in cardiology, oncology, and primary care hire most aggressively. Candidates with bilingual skills in Spanish and experience in underserved or high-volume clinical settings have a clear advantage in this market.
Which companies hire nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Houston?
Houston nurse practitioner or physician assistant roles are posted by Baylor College of Medicine, Woundtech, and Z Med Clinic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's employer mix skews heavily toward large academic health systems, multi-site urgent care chains, and independent specialty groups anchored around the Texas Medical Center.
Are there remote nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Houston?
Yes, but options are limited given the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most nurse practitioner and physician assistant roles. About 32% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, covering roles like telehealth primary care, chronic disease management, and utilization review. Houston's large insurance and managed care sector is the most consistent source of fully remote opportunities in this field.
How can I get a nurse practitioner or physician assistant job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through large health system residency or fellowship programs, several of which are based at Texas Medical Center institutions and are designed for new graduates. Federally qualified health centers and community clinics in Acres Homes, Gulfton, and East Houston hire entry-level providers with strong clinical rotation backgrounds. Targeting urgent care networks or hospitalist staffing groups is another concrete first step, as these employers typically offer structured onboarding for early-career clinicians.
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