Advanced Practice Provider, OB/WHCG Mainland

Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: - Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) - No experience required LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: - 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) 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. NURSE PRACTITIONER EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: - 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) - No experience required LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: - 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 license 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. Minimum Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner Pathway •Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner program accredited by ACEN or CCNE. •Certification by the ANCC or AANP. •Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Texas. Physician Assistant Pathway •Completion of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program. •Certification by the NCCPA. •Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board. Additional Requirements •Current (or eligibility for) Texas licensure. •Current (or eligibility for) DEA registration. •New graduates who are completing training or awaiting certification/licensure may apply, with employment contingent upon meeting all requirements. Job Duties: •Provide independent, full-scope OB/GYN care in collaboration with collaborating physicians. •Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, including well woman visits, prenatal/postpartum care, and gynecologic evaluations. •Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop evidence-based treatment plans. •Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. •Provide counseling, education, and preventive health services including reproductive health and family planning. •Monitor patient progress and adjust plans of care to support quality outcomes. •Facilitate smooth care transitions and communicate effectively across the care team. •Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. •Participate in clinic meetings, staff education sessions, and quality improvement initiatives. •Support clinic operations including triage, patient concerns, and workflow needs as required. This position provides the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to improving women’s health while expanding your scope of practice in obstetrics and gynecology. Preferred Qualifications: •Prior experience in obstetrics and gynecology, or women’s health care. Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes eligibility for performance-based incentives. UTMB offers a superior benefits package, including an excellent retirement program and relocation allowance 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.

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