We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Beaumont, TX. This role includes a combination of surgical first assist responsibilities and outpatient clinic duties, with no inpatient coverage required. The ideal candidate will have orthopedic experience and either possess first assist experience or be willing to obtain first assist training.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in orthopedic surgical procedures

• Provide outpatient clinic care including post-operative and follow-up visits

• Evaluate and manage musculoskeletal conditions in a clinic setting

• Order and interpret imaging and diagnostic studies

• Perform in-office procedures such as joint injections, splinting, or casting as appropriate

• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care

• Educate patients on treatment plans, surgical recovery, and rehabilitation expectations

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)

• Previous orthopedic or surgical experience preferred

• First assist experience required OR willingness to obtain first assist training

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in both clinic and OR settings

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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