Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - General Internal MedicineThe Department of General Internal Medicine (GIM), Section of Consultative Medicine, provides comprehensive inpatient and consultative care for patients across the care continuum while supporting the management of chronic and acute medical conditions through a multidisciplinary approach. The Advanced Practice Provider plays an important role in delivering high-quality care and supporting the inpatient consult service.
The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with faculty physicians to manage complex medical needs, coordinate care, and support patients throughout hospitalization and treatment. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient education, clinical collaboration, and continuity of care while helping ensure consistent seven-day coverage across the service.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Advanced Practice Provider with at least three years of APP experience and a strong foundation in Internal Medicine. Preferred candidates have Internal Medicine experience and/or Weight Management/Obesity Clinic experience and/or Certified Weight Management or Obesity Medication certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, job stability, and the ability to transition within one month.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: Onsite
Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Management
• Assess patients through comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments.
• Manage chronic and acute medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and common episodic illnesses.
• Assess and manage suspected DVT, asymptomatic PE, and chemotherapy-related adverse events.
• Provide care for acutely ill hospitalized surgical patients.
• Communicate findings and treatment plans to physicians, patients, and families.
Documentation, Orders & Clinical Coordination
• Complete histories, physical assessments, and progress notes within 24 hours.
• Order diagnostic testing, medications, and treatments within delegated prescriptive authority.
• Review laboratory, pathology, radiology, and other diagnostic reports.
• Complete clinical documentation, including radiology, nuclear medicine, and prescription-related paperwork.
• Place patients on clinical pathways and support care coordination activities.
Care Coordination & Consultation
• Support General Internal Medicine services in collaboration with faculty physicians.
• Coordinate care with supervising physicians, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review diagnostic results and assist with patient disposition planning.
• Facilitate communication across specialties and healthcare teams.
• Respond to provider consultations and serve as a liaison for patients and families.
Education, Research & Professional Development
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Provide training and mentorship to nursing personnel, APP students, house officers, and medical students.
• Participate in clinical research activities and patient eligibility assessments.
• Attend monthly Consultative Medicine meetings and Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds.
Professional Practice & Service
• Promote a service-oriented, patient-centered approach to care.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION- Required: Master's Degree Nursing. or
- Required: Doctorate Nursing Practice.
- Degree may be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003.
- Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
or
- Master's Degree Accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Preferred: Three years of APP experience, Internal Medicine experience and/or Weight Management/Obesity Clinic experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire
- Required: APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire or
- Required: ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
- Required: ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AACCNCC Upon Hire or
- Required: ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire or
- Required: AGACNP - Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire or
- Required: ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute Care NP Upon Hire or
- Required: AGPCNP -Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire or
- Required: AGNP -Adult/Gerontology NP Upon Hire or
- Required: ACPNP -Acute Care Pediatric Nurs Prac Upon Hire or
- Required: ANP - Adult Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
- Required: FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
- Required: GNP - Gerontological Nurse Prac Upon Hire or
- Required: PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practit Upon Hire or
- Required: PMHNP - Psych/Mental Health NP Upon Hire or
- Required: WHNP - Womans Health Nurse Pract. Upon Hire or
- Required: APNPAdv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire or
- Required: Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
- Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire and
- Preferred: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Upon Hire
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
- Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon Hire
- Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.
- Required: PAC - Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and
- Required: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and
- Preferred: Certified Weight Management or Obesity Medication certification
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
