Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant

Jobtome; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment up to $50,000 over 5 yr

Annual CME days

Tuition reimbursement & certification

Deferred compensation retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Competitive total compensation package

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks board-certified Advanced Practice Providers to join a high-acuity, multidisciplinary critical care team in a 24/7 ICU model. The role covers complex patient populations including solid organ transplantation, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac care, and ECMO therapy, in collaboration with Surgical and Anesthesia Critical Care services.

The program offers 24/7 on-site coverage by faculty intensivists and APPs, with support from Residents and Critical Care

Qualifications

• Board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant.
• Active or eligible for Texas licensure.
• ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-acuity, team-based environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 on-site ICU coverage alongside Faculty Intensivists and APPs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-acuity critical care.
• Support patients across complex populations including transplant and cardiothoracic care, cardiac care, and ECMO.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives within the ICU service lines.

Education

ACNP board certification

Physician Assistant certification

Job description

University Health in San Antonio is seeking board-certified Advanced Practice Providers (Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to join a high-acuity, multidisciplinary critical care team at University Hospital. This role supports a 24/7, high-intensity ICU model serving complex patient populations including solid organ transplantation, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac care, and ECMO therapy. Our collaborative model integrates Surgical Critical Care and Anesthesia Critical Care services to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across all ICU service lines.

About the Program

• 24/7 on-site coverage by Faculty Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Support from multidisciplinary Residents and Critical Care Fellows
• Clearly defined structures and processes to ensure quality and consistency of care
• Real-time collaboration across service lines to develop and implement conjoint care plans

Qualifications

• Board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant
• Active or eligible for Texas licensure
• ICU experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-acuity, team-based environment
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills

Why Join University Health?

• Competitive total compensation package
• Affordable medical insurance and comprehensive benefits
• Loan repayment program up to $50,000 over 5 years
• Annual professional business expense allowance plus CME days
• Annual tuition reimbursement and certification support
• Deferred compensation retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled and respected physicians
• Strong culture of teamwork and peer camaraderie

About University Health

University Health is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to delivering high-quality care, advancing medical education, and improving community health across South Texas.

Why San Antonio?

San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, rich cultural heritage, a vibrant culinary and arts scene, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country. The city combines major metropolitan amenities with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and year-round outdoor activities.