Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand driven by large health systems, federally qualified health centers, and rapidly expanding urgent care and retail clinic networks serving some of the nation's fastest-growing communities. The bulk of hiring concentrates in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin, where employers such as UT Health, Baylor Scott and White Health, and Community Health Choice maintain deep primary care footprints. Family health, chronic disease management, and preventive care are the highest-demand practice areas for the role in Texas. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Texas Health Physicians Group has an immediate Full Time opening for a Family Nurse Practitioner to help support experienced primary care physician who specialize in the full range of services for families in Fort Worth. Here’s your chance to become a part of a thriving practice working in association with extremely talented and well-trained physicians and staff.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full Time – 40 hours per week
- Superb Reputation in the Community
- Convenient Clinic location with Exceptional Staff Support
- Competitive Base Salary
- Comprehensive benefit package, CME, Malpractice, Paid time off and 401k
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Texas licensed
- Board certified
- Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
The Nurse Practitioner (“NP”) must be a graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing Program and have a current RN license for the State of Texas. Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas. The NP will report to the supervising physician and/or the Medical Director and will be responsible for meeting CME requirements to maintain certification and licensure. The NP’s duties and responsibilities apply to the THPG patient population and assigned setting only.
INTRODUCTION
Texas Health Physicians Group has an immediate Full Time opening for a Family Nurse Practitioner to help support experienced primary care physician who specialize in the full range of services for families in Fort Worth. Here’s your chance to become a part of a thriving practice working in association with extremely talented and well-trained physicians and staff.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full Time – 40 hours per week
- Superb Reputation in the Community
- Convenient Clinic location with Exceptional Staff Support
- Competitive Base Salary
- Comprehensive benefit package, CME, Malpractice, Paid time off and 401k
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Texas licensed
- Board certified
- Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
The Nurse Practitioner (“NP”) must be a graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing Program and have a current RN license for the State of Texas. Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas. The NP will report to the supervising physician and/or the Medical Director and will be responsible for meeting CME requirements to maintain certification and licensure. The NP’s duties and responsibilities apply to the THPG patient population and assigned setting only.
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Texas Health Resources7
- Conviva Senior Primary Care4
- Baylor Scott & White Health2
- The University of Texas at Arlington2
- Valor Healthcare2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Technology & Software4
- Education2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care nurse practitioner jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with primary care authorization
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Current national NP board certification such as FNP-BC or FNP-C
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Texas collaborative practice agreement
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a primary care nurse practitioner in Texas?
You must complete a graduate-level nurse practitioner program and then apply to the Texas Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure. Texas requires submission of your national NP certification, a completed application, and verification of your registered nurse license. Most primary care NPs in Texas hold Family Nurse Practitioner certification through AANP or ANCC. After APRN licensure, you apply for prescriptive authority, which requires a written collaboration agreement with a physician.
How much do primary care nurse practitioners make in Texas?
Primary care nurse practitioners in Texas earn a median of about $131,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,880 for the lowest 10% to over $161,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire primary care nurse practitioners in Texas?
Employers hiring primary care nurse practitioners in Texas right now include Texas Health Resources, Conviva Senior Primary Care, and Baylor Scott & White Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's mix of large integrated health systems, independent federally qualified health centers, and growing retail and urgent care clinic chains means openings appear across a wide range of practice settings throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most primary care nurse practitioner jobs?
Fort Worth, Arlington, and Cameron have the most primary care nurse practitioner openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its size and the density of health systems anchored there, Dallas-Fort Worth follows as a major corporate and medical hub with extensive suburban growth driving clinic expansion, and Austin's rapid population growth has pushed demand well beyond what the existing primary care workforce can currently meet.
Are there remote primary care nurse practitioner jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they are rare. Primary care nurse practitioner work is fundamentally hands-on, so most positions require in-person patient contact. About 0% of primary care nurse practitioner openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be telehealth-only roles focused on chronic disease management, medication management follow-ups, or virtual urgent care rather than full primary care panels.
How can I get hired as a primary care nurse practitioner in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship program. Baylor Scott and White Health and UT Health operate structured post-graduate NP training programs that are specifically designed for new graduates entering primary care. Candidates who have worked as registered nurses in ambulatory care, family medicine clinics, or community health settings in Texas carry an advantage because that clinical background translates directly. Completing APRN licensure and prescriptive authority paperwork before your job search also removes a common hiring delay.
Where can I find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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