NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide advanced nursing care and primary health services. Role involves patient evaluations, prescribing treatment, and performing laboratory reviews while working under physician supervision. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and relevant licensure. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and position is full-time with potential for diverse healthcare encounters across Texas.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatment.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope.
• Counsel and educate patients regarding health maintenance.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history assessment

Differential diagnosis formulation

Laboratory study interpretation

Medication prescription

Educational program presentation

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in a recognized field of science

Tools

Medical equipment

Standard office equipment

Personal computer

Job description

NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Location: Office Location:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Posting Number: SRGV8529
Number of Vacancies: multiple
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Full-Time

Position available date: 09/18/2025

Scope of Job

• Nurse Practitioner: Works under moderate supervision of a physician to provide advanced practice nursing care and treatment within primary care and/or board recognized specialization.

• Physician Assistant: Provides primary health care services in a clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a primary care physician in one of the following areas: adult health and/or adolescent health. Responsible for the performance of tasks of a standardized nature which are complex and require considerable experience of specialized training, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.

Description of Duties

Nurse Practitioner

• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient evaluation and treatment of well care, illness and injuries.
• Performs laboratory review and modifies treatment plan as indicated by laboratory findings.
• Obtains and records complete medical history.
• Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Performs routine and specialized physical examinations according to departmental protocols.
• Prescribes medications and other treatments within the APRN scope of practice.
• Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies.
• Develops and establishes treatment plan and participates in interprofessional care.
• Follows up and evaluates client status.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
• Participates in quality and safety organizational programs and reviews.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences.
• Performs related duties as required.

Physician Assistant

• Assess, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician.
• Performs pertinent physical examinations.
• Obtains and records complete medical history.
• Performs routine and specialized physical examinations with assessment of normal and abnormal findings.
• Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies.
• Develops and establishes treatment plan in accordance with established protocols of the direction of the supervising physician.
• Follows up and evaluates client status.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences.
• Assists in public/campus awareness of Student Health Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

• • Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• • Physician Assistant: Master’s degree from an accredited university in a recognized field of science or an accredited education program for physician assistants.

Licenses/Certifications

• • Nurse Practitioner: Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners and approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• • Physician Assistant: Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants; Current Certification from NCCPA.

Required Experience

• • Nurse Practitioner: None.
• • Physician Assistant: None, or One (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and gynecology with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Experience

• • Nurse Practitioner: None.
• • Physician Assistant: Experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and gynecology.

Equipment

• • Nurse Practitioner: Use of standard office equipment. Use of medical equipment as required.
• • Physician Assistant: Standard medical and surgical instruments and equipment. Personal computer and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Ambulatory care clinic / health care facility conditions with possible medical or psychiatric emergencies. Exposure to all common diseases. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. May require some travel.

Other

• • Nurse Practitioner: None.
• • Physician Assistant: Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and of the principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.