UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 22 hours ago
Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Med-General Medicine
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUTMB Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to focus on supporting Substance Use Disorders and Community Medicine initiatives. The role involves managing clinical care in collaboration with physicians and supporting interprofessional clinical training and research efforts.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team, focusing on supporting Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Community Medicine initiatives
This position is funded through a 50/50 split between the St. Vincent's Hope Clinics and the Department of Internal Medicine
It is uniquely structured to dedicate 50% of the time to inpatient and outpatient SUD clinical access, supported by the Department of Internal Medicine, and 50% to Community Medicine and/or clinical research access, supporting the St. Vincent's Hope Clinics and the Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics (CAST)
The SUD clinics, inpatient consult service, and Community Medicine clinics serve as interprofessional clinical training grounds, making this role ideal for individuals with a passion for medical education in a supportive academic setting
While interest and experience in clinical research are also encouraged, they are not mandatory
This position is perfect for those eager to develop expertise in delivering specialized SUD care using a contemporary, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach within an expanding program focused on excellence in interprofessional clinical care, education, and research to best serve our community
The APP will support specialized Primary Care SUD and Community Medicine clinics on Galveston Island on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, and will assist the Addiction Medicine consult service on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons on the Galveston Campus
The remaining time will be dedicated to community care, research, and/or administrative duties
While clinical experience in treating SUDs is not a prerequisite, applicants should be strong patient advocates for the treatment and prevention of SUDs
Experienced applicants and/or those with prior lived experiences are also encouraged to apply
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
Interest and experience in clinical research
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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