Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - Palliative Care

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - Palliative Care at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Palliative Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Palliative Care position at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical care, Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Care planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Hospice care, Palliative care, Internal medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive medical management for patients in the hospice unit, including conducting assessments and developing care plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate transitions of care and participate in family meetings regarding goals of care.