Emergency Medicine
Experienced ED APP for Sugar Land (SW Houston)
Profession: APP
Speciality: Emergency Medicine
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Full Address: 1317 Lake Pointe Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Position: Full Time
Status: Employee
This is an outstanding opportunity to practice with two distinctly unique health systems, St. Luke’s in Sugar Land and OakBend in Richmond. The unique aspect of this position is that it affords the selected candidate the flexibility of scheduling between 2 ERs, just 21 minutes apart. Both are Lev. IV, yet the services and operations are different, thus promising to enrich the scope of practice and experience.
St. Luke’s Health – Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. OakBend Medical Center serves the SW portion Fort Bend County and surrounding regions.
Emergency Departments
St. Luke’s Health – Sugarland Hospital ED
- APP Coverage and shifts: 9-hour shift – 1pm - 9pm
- Physician Coverage: 24 hours – single physician coverage
- Trauma Center: Level IV
- Annual Visits: 20,281
- ED Beds: 16
- POCUS: Sonosite
- EMR: Epic; Dictation: Dragon
OakBend Medical Center - Jackson Street ED
- APP Coverage and shifts: 40 hours/week (M-F, noon-8pm)
- Physician Coverage: 24 hours – single physician coverage
- Trauma Center: Level IV
- Annual Visits: 16,500 Patients per year
- ED Beds: 16
- EMR: EMR Paragon (formerly AllScripts); Dictation – Dragon
Hospital
St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. The recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, the experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support the community.
- Hospital Beds: 100
- ICU Beds: 16
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade: Rated A – Spring 2025 & Fall 2024
Required Qualifications
- Board Certified Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner (ENP-C preferred)
- One or more years of post-grad hospital ER experience
- Texas PA or NP license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIH
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance
- Occurrence-Based Liability Coverage
Community Information
Houston is a dynamic city with over 2 million residents. The city attracts visitors and transplants from around the world with a world class medical center, booming energy business, and home to NASA. Houston has fine arts, cultural events, award-winning cuisine, and is close to the beaches on the Texas Gulf Coast not to mention the many nearby lakes and rivers.