Advanced Practice Provider - Hughes Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Gatesville is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver clinical care for underserved populations within the correctional setting. This role involves managing medical aspects of care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and providing patient education. Candidates must hold a physician assistant or nurse practitioner qualification, with licensure in Texas. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a physician assistant or nurse practitioner program accredited by relevant bodies.
• Current students eligible but must obtain licensure upon completion.
• NCCPA or ANCC certification required for respective roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical aspects of care in a correctional setting.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical exams.
• Document patient encounters in electronic medical records.

Skills

Patient counseling

Clinical assessment

Health promotion

Education

Completion of a physician assistant program

Certification by NCCPA

Licensed by Texas Board

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

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. Promotes health maintenance and prevention of illness in a clinical setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obtains medical histories, organizes relevant data, performs physical examinations, and suggests pertinent laboratory, radiographic or other studies that are needed to establish or support a diagnosis.
• Performs preliminary reviews of radiographs, laboratory data, ECGs and other relevant clinical information; formulates and orders (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner license) therapeutic regimens for treatment of pathologic states or disabling entities.
• 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 healthcare encounters and relevant clinical information in the electronic medical records.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment

Standard office and medical equipment.

Work Environment

Standard hospital, clinical, correctional and/or surgical environment. Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Required Education/Experience

For Physician Assistant

• 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).
• No experience required.

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.

For Nurse Practitioner

• 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).

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 licensure 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.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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.

Primary Location United States-Texas-Gatesville

Work Locations Alfred Hughes Facility

Job Nursing & Care Management

Organization UTMB Health

Regular

Shift Standard

Employee Status Manager

Job Level Day Shift

Job Posting Jan 23, 2026, 3:24:19 PM