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Rick Bear

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Tomball, TX Houston Methodist
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
7 years at Houston Methodist
Gender
Male
Connections
239
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Rick Bear is one of them.
  • 5,046 Nurse Practitioners are based in TX (out of 101,236 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,385 contacts at Houston Methodist are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in TX: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in TX: Baylor Scott & White Health (87), Md Anderson Cancer Center (72), Baylor College Of Medicine (67).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 84% of Nurse Practitioners in TX have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Walden University
Master’s Degree, MS in Nursing (MSN) - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care
2018
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
BSN
2011
Lonestar College
2009
Skills
Critical Care Acute Care Icu Iabp Crrt Cardiac Care Ecmo Emr Cardiac Monitoring Healthcare Information Technology Telemetry Informatics Epic Systems Allscripts Ehr Healthcare Direct Patient Care Nursing Training Microsoft Office End User Training Interviews Software Design Software Installation Patient Safety Process Improvement Project Management Cpoe Product Launch
About Houston Methodist
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
1801 North Loop W, Houston, TX
Professional Overview

Rick Bear is a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Houston Methodist, based in Tomball, TX. As a nurse practitioner, Bear contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Tomball, TX. They have been with Houston Methodist for 7 years. Bear holds academic credentials, including Master’s Degree, MS in Nursing (MSN) - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care and BSN, from Walden University and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). Core competencies include Critical Care, Acute Care, Icu, Iabp, Crrt. Houston Methodist operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Tomball, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rick Bear located?
Rick Bear is based in Tomball, TX. They are currently affiliated with Houston Methodist.
What is Rick Bear's specialty?
Rick Bear specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Critical Care Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Rick Bear currently work?
Rick Bear currently works at Houston Methodist. They have been there for 7 years.
What is Rick Bear's educational background?
Rick Bear attended Walden University and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).
How do I contact Rick Bear for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in TX?
Nurse Practitioners in TX typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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