Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine-Nephrology

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

35d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• No experience 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)
• 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
• 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)
• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
• Board-certified as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) or Physician's Assistant (PA)
• Active or eligible APRN or PA license in the state of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience practicing independently in an outpatient setting.
• Prior nephrology, dialysis, or internal medicine experience.
• Strong clinical reasoning, exceptional communication, and teamwork skills with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage outpatient 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to practice in a dynamic outpatient nephrology setting with a team committed to patient-centered care.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including quality initiatives, leadership development, and education.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• This is an opportunity to practice preventative medicine to slow disease progression with long-term chronic patients and also see patients with acute illnesses. You will be able to forge long term relationships with patients and improve their disease progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees