Advanced Practice Provider – Adult Critical Care (Night Shift)

University Health | Retama Community Hospital & Palo Alto Community Hospital | San Antonio, Texas

Enhanced Compensation | 7 Nights On / 7 Nights Off | New Hospital Opportunities

Make an Impact in the Next Generation of Community Healthcare

University Health is expanding access to high-quality healthcare in our community with the development of two new community hospitals: Retama Community Hospital and Palo Alto Community Hospital. We are seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join our Adult Critical Care teams and help support the launch of these exciting new facilities.

This position will be based exclusively at our Level IV community hospital settings, where you will play a key role in building and advancing critical care services as part of our system-wide growth. This role follows a 7-on / 7-off schedule (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

In this position, you will care for a diverse ICU population, including medical, postoperative, and complex pulmonary/critical care patients, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. As part of our ongoing expansion, you will help extend high-quality critical care to community-based settings, supported by strong institutional resources, established clinical protocols, and University Health's established intensivist team.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Rotation: One week on / one week off (7-on/7-off)
• Location: Retama Community Hospital or Palo Alto Community Hospital
• Compensation: Guaranteed salary of $155K - $180K per year based on experience
• Physician Support: Direct access to the University Hospital night-shift intensivist for clinical consultation and support by phone. When in-person physician assistance is needed, the day-shift intensivist will come on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs of experience as an APP in adult critical care, intensive care, or acute care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physician colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.

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 all the amenities of a thriving metropolitan area, including outstanding public and private schools, vibrant culture, and no state income tax.

How to Apply:

Join a health system committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient-centered care. Please submit your CV to Amy Hensz at amy.hensz@uhtx.com. University Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.