Advanced Care Provider Coordinator - Ob/Gyn (Education)

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Advanced Care Provider Coordinator (Education) is a leadership role in UTHealth Houston’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. The position oversees the department’s education Advanced Practice Provider (APP) program, combining clinical practice with leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight. The coordinator works with physicians, APP leadership, and operational partners to support high-quality educational services, professional development, effective communication, conflict resolution, employee development, and compliance with institutional policies. The role also continues its own education responsibilities in collaboration with a supervising physician.

The position coordinates Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant services in clinical and administrative settings, including hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinics. Clinical work includes assisting physicians with patient assessment and management, performing assigned diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, providing follow-up and health maintenance care under established protocols, and counseling and educating patients. Administrative duties include coordinating education and regulatory activities, maintaining required records and reports, developing and monitoring a section budget, supporting quality improvement, and supervising the student intern program.

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) licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse—Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) credential through the Texas Board of Nursing, or Physician Assistant state licensure through the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, when applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Clinical specialty certification as determined by the department.
• Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner, a Master’s degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification Program, or a Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant.
• At least 4 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
• Must meet security-sensitive position requirements, including the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist a primary care physician with the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients, including obtaining patient histories, conducting physical examinations, and presenting findings, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Perform physician-assigned diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and provide follow-up and health maintenance care under established protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts, including in-person and telephone 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.
• Coordinate volunteer faculty and develop a departmental calendar of events when required.
• Serve on committees and task forces related to patient care quality, accreditation, and patient or community interests.
• Plan, develop, and implement systems to meet Continuing Medical Education regulatory requirements.
• Complete records and reports 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.
• Support APP program leadership, mentorship, professional development, communication, conflict resolution, employee development, and compliance with institutional policies.
• Continue education responsibilities in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation time, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
• Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
• Longevity pay through monthly payments 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior