<p>Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its inpatient hospitalist program at a 522-bed regional medical center anchored by a comprehensive, multi-specialty campus. This is a W2 employed position with a robust benefits package, paid malpractice with tail coverage, and access to one of the largest CME libraries available to any employed clinician in the country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive W2 compensation package with excellent total earnings structure</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Free and unlimited CME access — over 300,000 courses available</li> <li>Reimbursement of state licensure and DEA registration costs</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Access to a dedicated clinician wellness program and colleague referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient hospitalist role embedded within a 522-bed acute care medical center</li> <li>Hendrick Medical Center campus encompasses a women's center, rehabilitation hospital, and cancer center alongside the main acute care facility</li> <li>Cancer center offers screenings and advanced oncology services; women's center provides pre-natal education and obstetric support</li> <li>Electrophysiology procedures performed on-site, reflecting a high-acuity cardiovascular service line</li> <li>Pediatric intensive care unit on campus, supporting a broad pediatric referral catchment</li> <li>Full spectrum of preventive, acute, and specialty services — from cancer screenings to advanced procedural care — creating a diverse inpatient census for hospitalist APCs</li> <li>Regional referral destination serving Abilene and the broader West Texas population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in a relevant clinical specialty</li> <li>Active Texas state license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain (reimbursed)</li> <li>Inpatient or hospitalist clinical experience preferred; strong acute care assessment and management skills required</li> <li>Comfort managing a general medicine inpatient census with access to multi-specialty consultants on a large academic-style campus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Abilene is a mid-sized West Texas city of approximately 125,000 residents, offering an affordable cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a pace of life that appeals to clinicians seeking balance outside a major metropolitan area. The city is home to three universities, a vibrant arts and cultural scene anchored by the Abilene Philharmonic and several regional museums, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Lake Fort Phantom Hill and Abilene State Park. Dallas–Fort Worth is roughly three hours to the east, providing convenient access to a major airport and urban amenities while Abilene itself retains a welcoming, small-city character.</p>