Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

Division Of Geriatrics

The Division of Geriatrics at UTMB is dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults through excellence in clinical care, education, and research. With 8 faculty, 8 advanced practice providers and 2 to 4 fellows per year, the Division provides comprehensive geriatric care across diverse settings, including ambulatory clinics, inpatient consult services, long-term care facilities, and the home environment through our House Call Program.

The House Call Program is a cornerstone of the Division's missiondelivering compassionate, high-quality care to homebound older adults. This innovative program enables faculty and trainees to provide continuity of care, promote aging in place, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations by addressing the complex medical, functional, and social needs of each patient.

The Division also leads UTMB's Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, a dedicated inpatient program designed to optimize outcomes for hospitalized older adults. The ACE Unit integrates a multidisciplinary approachcombining the expertise of physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and social workersto promote functional recovery, prevent complications, and ensure smooth transitions of care.

In addition to its clinical excellence, the Division is committed to training the next generation of geriatricians through its ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, which offers robust inpatient and outpatient experiences, exposure to interdisciplinary care models, and mentorship from nationally recognized faculty. The Division also plays a vital role in medical and nursing education at all levels, integrating geriatric principles into the curriculum for students and residents across specialties.

Research and scholarly activities are integral to the Division's work, with ongoing projects focused on healthy aging, dementia care, falls prevention, polypharmacy, and healthcare delivery innovations. The Division partners closely with the Sealy Center on Aging, creating a vibrant academic environment that fosters collaboration and discovery.

Position Summary

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.

Essential 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 teamsincluding nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitationfor optimal care of older adults.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.