Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - RPO Physician Partners
Company: RPO PHYSICIAN PARTNERS
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Nurse
Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Reports To: Physician Department: RPO Physician Partners – The
Office of Dr. Stacey Jones Location: 509 W Tidwell Road Suite 100
Houston, TX 77091 Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider
(APP) – Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) –
provides comprehensive healthcare services in collaboration with
the physician and multidisciplinary team. The APP will deliver
high-quality, patient-centered care, performing diagnostic,
therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services. This role
emphasizes patient education, wellness promotion, and chronic
disease management, and operates within the scope of the NP/PA
license under Texas state and federal regulations. Essential Job
Functions Under the guidance of the supervising physician: -
Perform thorough patient assessments, including obtaining medical
histories and conducting physical examinations. - Order, interpret,
and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory tests, imaging) and
make clinical decisions based on findings. - Develop and implement
treatment plans, prescribe medications, and manage patient
therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines. -
Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team
members to coordinate patient care. - Educate patients and their
families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive
care. - Conduct follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and
modify treatment plans as necessary. - Document patient encounters,
diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the electronic
medical record (EMR) system. - Participate in quality improvement
initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of care
delivery. - Stay updated on best practices, protocols, and
guidelines in the healthcare field through continuing education.
Scope of Work - The APP will provide care in an outpatient setting.
- Care will encompass acute and chronic conditions, preventive
health, and health maintenance. - Procedures within the APP’s scope
of practice will be performed as needed (e.g., suturing, wound
care, joint injections). - Act as a resource for nursing staff and
other clinical team members on clinical management and education.
Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse
Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program. - Current
and valid state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant. - National board certification (AANP, ANCC for NP; NCCPA
for PA). - Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational
skills. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
within a healthcare team. Preferred Qualifications - 2 years of
clinical experience in a relevant medical specialty (e.g., primary
care, cardiology, orthopedics, etc.). Clinical outpatient
experience preferred. - Experience working in a multidisciplinary
team environment. - Familiarity with electronic health records
(EHR) systems. - Fluency in Spanish preferred (but not required).
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of
the responsibilities and qualifications required for this role and
is subject to change based on the healthcare organization's needs
and state regulations.
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