AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - Geriatrics The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - Geriatrics The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description

• JOB SUMMARY

• 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.

• PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• No experience required

• LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• 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) 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. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and

TPAB/TMB

physician assistant licensure.

• NURSE PRACTITIONER

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

• LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• 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) 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. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.

• Job Duties:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to geriatric patients in home and nursing facility settings, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and functional well-being.
• Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Obtain laboratory testing-includes blood specimen draws, catheterization, flu swabs, and joint injections.
• Precepting and mentoring school of nursing and school of medicine students.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual's health and socioeconomic status.
• Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.
• Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitation—for optimal care of older adults.
• Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and geriatric-focused academic programs.

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• 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.