Nurse Practitioner | Geriatrics

Department: Clinical

Type: Full Time

Location: Baytown, TX

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Legacy Community Health administers care to elderly patients under the supervision of our physicians. In this role, you will be interacting with patients to accurately assess patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending on the setting of the visit, such as emergency, structured screening, or scheduled visit. You will need a thorough knowledge of adult medicine, including chronic conditions and common acute illnesses that may affect the patient's well-being, as you work to diagnose illness, prescribe medication, and perform regular check-ups. 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • 24-hour travel assistance
  • Paid Time Off 
  • PTO Exchange Program
  • Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • And more!

Requirements

  • Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license from the Texas Board of Nursing
  • 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
  • Bilingual (Spanish-speaking), preferred

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information. 

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

 

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3 Minute Application!