Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology

Job Summary Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, managing the medical aspects of care in observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counseling, 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 for prevention of illness in a clinical setting. Physician Assistant Education & Experience Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Minimum Qualifications No experience required Licenses, Registrations or Certifications 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) Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. Official employment is contingent upon successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure. Nurse Practitioner Education & Experience 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) Minimum Qualifications No experience required Licenses, Registrations or Certifications 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) Current RNs who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. Official employment is contingent upon successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure. Job Duties Obtains medical histories, organizes relevant data, performs physical examinations, and suggests pertinent laboratory, radiographic or other studies needed to establish or support a diagnosis. Performs preliminary reviews of radiographs, laboratory data, ECGs and other relevant clinical information; formulates and orders therapeutic regimens for treatment of pathologic states or disabling conditions. Documents histories, physical examinations, and relevant clinical information, ensuring adequate documentation of existing medical conditions; medically classifies patients according to physical, functional and emotional capabilities. Monitors treatment progress and protocols of patients in chronic care clinical settings; counsels patients on preventive medicine regimens; reviews medical records or therapeutic regimens to ensure proper content and appropriateness of medical regimen. Provides patient counseling and health instruction about medical problems, nutrition, medication and principles of health promotion and maintenance. Serves as representative and emissary of the physician in delegated matters of related duties as required; interdisciplinary coordination and clinical care responsibilities. Documents all health care encounters and relevant clinical information in the electronic medical records. Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance. Performs related duties as required. Salary Commensurate with experience. Location UTMB – Clear Lake Campus. Supervisor Gurinder Luthra, DO Professor, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department of Internal Medicine Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Additional Information Primary Location: United States - Texas - Galveston Work Locations: 0569 - John Sealy Annex Job Title: Nursing & Care Management Regular Shift: Standard Employee Status: Manager Job Level: Day Shift Job Posting Date: July 13, 2026, 9:39:51 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Medical Branch