Job Description
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Care Provider to join our inpatient neurosurgery service line at Memorial Hermann Southeast. This role is integral to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to complex neurosurgical patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
This is a daytime-only position, offering an exceptional work-life balance while maintaining a high-acuity, intellectually engaging practice.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive care for inpatient neurosurgery patients, including:
• Post-operative management
• Acute neurological condition management (e.g., TBI, hemorrhage, tumors, spine pathology)
• Perform:
• Daily rounds in collaboration with neurosurgeons
• Patient assessments, care planning, and clinical decision-making
• Coordinate care across:
• ICU teams
• Hospitalists
• Case management and ancillary services
• Facilitate:
• Timely discharges and transitions of care
• Patient and family education
• Participate in:
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical pathway development
Qualifications
For Nurse Practitioners:
• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP) program
• Board certified (ANCC or AANP)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
• Acute care certification required (FNP alone is not sufficient for this role)
• Preferred:
• Experience in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, ICU, or hospital medicine
• Strong clinical reasoning in high-acuity environments
For Physician Assistants:
• Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant
• Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Why This Role
• Specialty Focus: High-impact role within a growing neurosurgery program
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Collaborative Practice: Direct partnership with neurosurgeons and inpatient teams
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for involvement in quality, education, and program development
About Memorial Hermann Southeast
Memorial Hermann Southeast is part of one of Texas’ largest and most respected health systems, known for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.
More information here: UTHealth Neurosciences-Southeast | McGovern Medical School
Location: Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital @ 11920 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 292 Houston, TX 77089
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
3. Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
4. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
5. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
6. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
7. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
8. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
9. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
10. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
11. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
12. Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Care Provider to join our inpatient neurosurgery service line at Memorial Hermann Southeast. This role is integral to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to complex neurosurgical patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
This is a daytime-only position, offering an exceptional work-life balance while maintaining a high-acuity, intellectually engaging practice.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive care for inpatient neurosurgery patients, including:
• Post-operative management
• Acute neurological condition management (e.g., TBI, hemorrhage, tumors, spine pathology)
• Perform:
• Daily rounds in collaboration with neurosurgeons
• Patient assessments, care planning, and clinical decision-making
• Coordinate care across:
• ICU teams
• Hospitalists
• Case management and ancillary services
• Facilitate:
• Timely discharges and transitions of care
• Patient and family education
• Participate in:
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical pathway development
Qualifications
For Nurse Practitioners:
• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP) program
• Board certified (ANCC or AANP)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
• Acute care certification required (FNP alone is not sufficient for this role)
• Preferred:
• Experience in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, ICU, or hospital medicine
• Strong clinical reasoning in high-acuity environments
For Physician Assistants:
• Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant
• Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Why This Role
• Specialty Focus: High-impact role within a growing neurosurgery program
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Collaborative Practice: Direct partnership with neurosurgeons and inpatient teams
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for involvement in quality, education, and program development
About Memorial Hermann Southeast
Memorial Hermann Southeast is part of one of Texas’ largest and most respected health systems, known for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.
More information here: UTHealth Neurosciences-Southeast | McGovern Medical School
Location: Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital @ 11920 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 292 Houston, TX 77089
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care.
3. Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
4. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
5. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
6. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
7. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
8. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
9. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
10. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
11. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
12. Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery - Inpatient (Southeast) position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
