Advanced Practice Provider - Internal Medicine's Hematology Division

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t​

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Internal Medicine - Hematology Division seeks a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the team. The NP covers both inpatient and outpatient hematology services and evaluates non-malignant hematology disorders under physician direction.

The role includes coordinating care, performing tests, and educating patients in a busy UT Physicians environment. Applicants must hold an NP credential with Texas licensure, BLS, and relevant hematology experience.

Qualifications

• NP: Texas licensure as RN and APRN‑NP, plus specialty certification per department requirements.
• PA: Texas licensure and PA certification; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in clinic or hospital settings under physician supervision.
• Coordinate patient care plans and perform diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and records.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Education

Master's in Nursing (NP)

Master's in Physician Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Internal Medicine - Hematology UTHealth Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology Division is seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the team.

The Nurse Practitioner will cover MHH-TMC inpatient and outpatient hematology services and would be responsible for evaluation and treatment of non-malignant hematology disorders such as anemias, polycythemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, leukopenia, leukocytosis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, hemophilia, and thrombophilia under the direction of a physician.

UTHealth Houston Hematologists provide high level patient care in the ambulatory clinics at UT Physicians Comprehensive Adjust Sickle Cell Center, Gulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center, and LBJ Outpatient Center.

What we do here changes the world.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won’t want to leave.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
• Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
• Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
• Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
• Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
• Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome‑based treatment plan.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
• Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current Texas Licensure as an APRN‑NP, and specialty certification as required by department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post‑master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

None