Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

UTMB is seeking a full-time advanced practice provider within the Division of Geriatrics. This position emphasizes high-quality, age-friendly clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes for older adults and advancing excellence in geriatric education.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) with current license in the State of Texas.
• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Current Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certification or Physician Assistants (PA-C) with Certificates of Added Qualifications in Acute Care
• Experience in providing acute care to geriatric or medically complex populations.
• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development in geriatric care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive geriatric assessments for hospitalized older adults, including cognition, mood, mobility, function, nutrition, and social support.
• Provide consultative recommendations (in collaboration with geriatric faculty) to primary teams (including hospitalist, surgical, ICU, and subspecialty services)
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with geriatricians and all members of interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitation—for optimal care of older adults.

What This Job Offers

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