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Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine-Nephrology

Galveston, Texas, United States

New** **Hot

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2600145

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.

Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting – where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine.

With more than 140 faculty and 46 Advanced Practice Providers – and growing – the Department of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

About the Division of Nephrology

The Division of Nephrology at UTMB is a dynamic academic division dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Division is expanding its clinical and research footprint to meet the growing needs of our patients and community.

With **16 faculty** and **5** **fellows** , the Division provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease management, dialysis services, and kidney transplantation. Faculty practice across UTMB’s four campuses – Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, and Angleton Danbury – and collaborate closely with colleagues in internal medicine, critical care, and surgery to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

Our Nephrology Fellowship Program offers robust clinical and research training, emphasizing the development of future leaders in nephrology. In addition, the Division offers an Interventional Nephrology Fellowship Program, providing advanced training in dialysis access management, kidney biopsy, and interventional procedures that support comprehensive kidney care. Fellows benefit from a diverse clinical environment, cutting-edge procedural experience, and mentorship by experienced faculty dedicated to education and innovation.

The Division is also actively engaged in translational and clinical research, with growing efforts focused on improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease and transplant recipients. Collaborations extend across departments and research institutes, creating opportunities for meaningful discovery and innovation.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Independently manage inpatient nephrology and dialysis patients within the scope of practice and in collaboration with nephrologists.

+ Work independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.

+ Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests.

+ Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and dialysis-related complications.

+ Prescribe medications and therapies following best practice guidelines and regulatory standards.

+ Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and social workers, to ensure optimal patient care.

+ Participate in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

+ Engage in teaching and mentoring opportunities for APPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.

+ Be an active participant in the Nephrology clinic team; work with faculty to identify opportunities to shift more stable patients to an APP to improve access for new patients, assist with triaging patients, and other clinic needs as time allows.

+ Performs related duties as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standard medical and surgical instruments. Standard hospital, clinical, correctional and/or surgical environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Completion a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)..

+ No experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

+ Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

+ Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB).

_Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure._

Join Our Team

We seek clinician-educators and physician-scientists who are passionate about patient care, teaching, and research to join the Division of Nephrology as we continue moving medicine forward.

Primary Location:

Webster, TX

SALARY:

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

+ No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

+ Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

+ Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)

_Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure._

NURSE PRACTITIONER

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

+ No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

+ Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

+ Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

+ Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

_Current RNs who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure._

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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