Advanced Care Provider Coordinator - Ob/Gyn (Hospital)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Advanced Care Provider Coordinator (Hospital) coordinates Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant services in a clinical and administrative role in a hospital, emergency room, or clinic setting. In the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, this new leadership opportunity oversees the department’s hospitalist APP program. The role combines clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight, supporting high-quality hospitalist services, professional development, and alignment with departmental and institutional goals. The coordinator works closely with physicians, APP leadership, and operational partners to promote communication, help resolve conflicts, support employee development, and ensure compliance with institutional policies, while continuing hospital clinical responsibilities in collaboration with a supervising physician. The position provides patient care and coordinates administrative services for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants. Responsibilities also include continuing education, regulatory and quality-improvement systems, budget monitoring, student intern program oversight, and participation in committees and task forces. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by the Texas Board of Nursing required.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse—Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing, or Physician Assistant state licensure by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants, required.
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required for physician assistants.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association required.
Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required.
Master’s degree in Nursing as an NP, a master’s degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification Program, or a master’s degree as a PA required.
At least 4 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Must meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Assist a primary care physician with diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and presenting findings and recommendations.
Perform assigned diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; provide follow-up and health maintenance care under physician-established protocols; and maintain accurate records of patient contacts.
Instruct and counsel patients on topics such as prenatal and postpartum care, physical activity, mental health, rehabilitation, family planning, infant and childcare, diets, and medications.
Evaluate newborns at high risk for congenital defects when applicable.
Coordinate administrative services for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants.
Handle continuing education functions, including in-services and seminar series.
Participate on hospital committees and task forces representing patient or community interests.
Plan, develop, and implement systems to meet Continuing Medical Education regulatory requirements.
Complete record keeping and report submissions required by regulatory agencies and committees.
Develop and monitor a section budget.
Develop a system to meet Continuous Quality Improvement requirements.
Monitor and supervise the student intern program.
Respond to emergency situations.
Coordinate the department’s hospitalist APP program and support APP leadership, mentorship, professional development, communication, conflict resolution, employee development, and policy compliance.
Perform hospital clinical responsibilities in collaboration with a supervising physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays and approximately 37–38 days per year of vacation, sick time, and a preventative leave day.
Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
Longevity pay after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.