Critical Care / ICU / PICU / NICU Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group is excited to offer an internal leadership opportunity for a qualified and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to serve as the Lead APP within our Specialty Care service line. This role is ideal for an experienced APP who is passionate about patient care and is ready to take the next step in their professional journey by contributing to clinical leadership and team development.

Role Summary :

The Lead APP will maintain a 90% clinical role while dedicating 10% of their time to administrative and leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the clinical setting
• Act as a resource and liaison for APPs in the assigned practice(s)
• Support the onboarding, mentoring, and integration of new APPs
• Partner with practice leadership to support operational goals and improve workflows
• Assist with scheduling support and coordination of APP coverage
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Job Requirements

Qualifications :

Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current and valid licensure as an NP or PA in the state of Texas

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a specialty care setting (preferred)

Prior leadership or mentoring experience a plus

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and advancement. Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas.

Our physicians, and clinicians are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group physicians, and clinicians have a wealth of experience and a reputation for practicing high-quality medicine that considers the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

About St. Luke's Health

St. Luke's Health serves Greater Houston, East Texas , and Lake Jackson areas using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke's Health's research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

Along with advanced health services, St. Luke's Health collaborates with community partners, individual community members, and other providers of health and human services to create innovative new models of community health across the market.

About CommonSpirit Health

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2018, Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health had combined revenues of $29.2 billion and provided $4.2 billion in charity care, community benefit, and unreimbursed government programs. Learn more at

Pay Range

$57.70 - $65.07 / hour