Patient Care Manager Jobs in Texas
Patient care manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated across hospital systems, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and outpatient networks at every level from entry-level coordinator through senior director. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of openings, with major employers like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and CHRISTUS Health maintaining consistent demand across their Texas footprints. The most in-demand specialties include home health and hospice care management, behavioral health case coordination, and post-acute transition roles tied to Texas's large Medicare Advantage population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: The Heart Hospital McKinney
Shift: FT nights, three 12 hour shifts a week with rotating weekends.
Department: Nursing Unit 1
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Collects and records patient data, reporting information to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output. Performs blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test strips, and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as requested.
- Helps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, and moving. Changes linen as needed. Answers patient call lights and requests quickly. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
- Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains a clean and organized work area for records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube systems, and telemetry box reconciliation. Follows departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
- Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
- Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
- Perform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients.
- Maintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
- May help with non-medical patient care duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets.
- Clean patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping. Clean equipment properly and distribute based on patient needs.
- Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.
Key Success Factors
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patients.
- Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Location: The Heart Hospital McKinney
Shift: FT nights, three 12 hour shifts a week with rotating weekends.
Department: Nursing Unit 1
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Collects and records patient data, reporting information to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output. Performs blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test strips, and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as requested.
- Helps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, and moving. Changes linen as needed. Answers patient call lights and requests quickly. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
- Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains a clean and organized work area for records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube systems, and telemetry box reconciliation. Follows departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
- Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
- Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
- Perform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients.
- Maintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
- May help with non-medical patient care duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets.
- Clean patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping. Clean equipment properly and distribute based on patient needs.
- Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.
Key Success Factors
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patients.
- Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Patient Care Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care27
- DaVita19
- U.S. Renal Care16
- Houston Methodist15
- Texas Health Resources14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care manager jobs across Texas.
- Active RN license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related clinical field
- Minimum two to three years of direct patient care or clinical supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience with care coordination, discharge planning, or utilization management
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement processes
Patient Care Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care manager in Texas?
Most patient care manager roles in Texas require an active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing, which oversees RN licensure through the NCLEX-RN. From there, employers typically look for clinical experience in a hospital or home health setting before moving into a management role. A bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration strengthens your candidacy, and credentials like the Accredited Case Manager designation are common among Texas candidates moving into senior positions.
Which companies hire patient care managers in Texas?
Employers hiring patient care managers in Texas right now include Fresenius Medical Care, DaVita, and U.S. Renal Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and home health networks generate some of the most consistent hiring volume in the country, particularly in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas.
Which Texas cities have the most patient care manager jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the most patient care manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of major health systems and the Texas Medical Center, while Dallas-Fort Worth is driven by large regional employers like Baylor Scott & White and Parkland Health, and San Antonio's market is shaped by CHRISTUS Health and the significant military and veterans healthcare infrastructure anchored at Fort Sam Houston.
Are there remote patient care manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited. Patient care management is largely a hands-on, facility-based role, so fully remote positions are the exception rather than the rule. About 10% of patient care manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that do offer remote work tend to focus on telephonic case management, utilization review, or payer-side care coordination rather than direct clinical oversight.
How can I get hired as a patient care manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a bedside RN or charge nurse role at a large Texas health system, where internal care management residency and transition programs exist at employers like Baylor Scott & White and HCA Houston Healthcare. Lateral moves from case management associate, discharge planner, or patient navigator positions are common stepping stones. Earning the Texas Board of Nursing RN license and completing a care coordination certificate through a Texas community college or university accelerates candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to patient care manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to patient care manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across health systems, home health agencies, and outpatient networks. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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