Advanced Practice Provider - PRN - Internal Medicine Critical Care

This Critical Care Medicine position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) 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 Houston, 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: Patient Care, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Interpretation, Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Clinical Collaboration, Medical Record Maintenance, Acute Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality patient care in a hospital or clinic setting under the direction of a primary care physician. Responsibilities include conducting complex procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies, and implementing outcome-based treatment plans.

Benefits package: Flexible scheduling, Free financial and legal counseling, Free mental health counseling, Gym membership discounts, Wellness programs, Employee discounts, Child and elder care resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.