Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner - PhysicianAssistant

University Health Careers; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment program

CME days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Professional expense allowance

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio is seeking board-certified Advanced Practice Providers to join a high-acuity, multidisciplinary critical care team at University Hospital. This role supports a 24/7 ICU model serving complex populations including solid organ transplantation and ECMO therapy.

The program emphasizes collaboration across Surgical Critical Care and Anesthesia Critical Care, with strong emphasis on teamwork, quality, and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant
• Active or eligible for Texas licensure
• ICU experience strongly preferred
• Thrives in a high-acuity, team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a high-acuity ICU within a multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with Surgical Critical Care and Anesthesia Critical Care services
• Deliver patient-centered care across ICU service lines
• Support 24/7 on-site coverage with faculty intensivists and APPs

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team-based care

Collaboration

Education

ACNP or PA board 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.