Board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant
Active or eligible for Texas licensure
ICU experience strongly preferred
Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, team-based environment
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Provide high-intensity ICU patient care
Collaborate in developing and implementing care plans across service lines
Engage in real-time teamwork with multidisciplinary residents and fellows
Participate in 24/7 on-site coverage alongside faculty intensivists
Integrate surgical and anesthesia critical care services into patient care
Benefits
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
Full 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 The critical care team is structured to provide:
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? University Health is proud to offer a supportive and rewarding work environment, including:
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
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.
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