General Medicine

Job Opportunities

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are willing to establish or continue their careers as a faculty member in the Division of General Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas. We seek candidates willing to excel in teaching, scholarship, clinical care, and service.

For the Academic Hospitalist track, all our teams are currently teaching teams with residents and students. We are on a two-week block system to match up with the resident rotations and each faculty is expected to cover 12 blocks / 24 weeks per year. Two weeks of vacation are included to account for a total of 26 weeks of service. Our rotations start on Saturday, and the faculty member is on service for 14 days to the second Friday. Typically, we are on a two weeks on/two weeks off cycle. We have a faculty Nocturnist available from 5 PM to 5 AM to cover overnight admissions. In addition, we have a Surgical Co-Management Service that assists surgical teams with medical issues on their admitted patients. This service is primarily faculty direct care with resident support Monday to Friday. 

For candidates that are seeking a hybrid model of care with both inpatient and outpatient care opportunities, we have a model wherein they can cover 12 weeks / 6 blocks of inpatient teaching wards throughout the year and then have seven sessions of private/precept clinic in our team-based model. 

For the Academic Generalist track, we have as unique team-based approach to care. Faculty, along with housestaff, are assigned to one of three teams and patient care is kept within each team, in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Outpatient Afterhours call is shared among all faculty, with a nurse triage line being the first point of contact. Afterhours call for the faculty occurs approximately two to three times a year for a week at a time. 

For candidates that are seeking a hybrid model of care with both inpatient and outpatient care opportunities, we have a model wherein they can cover 12 weeks / 6 blocks of inpatient teaching wards throughout the year and then have seven sessions of private/precept clinic in our team-based model. 

The Academic Generalist position is an 100% outpatient position in a private practice model serving as a primary care physician. Practice location will be at our Primary Care Pavilion on Galveston Island, or at our Victory Lakes Multi-Specialty Clinic in League City.  Students and residents will rotate with the Academic Generalist.  In a typical week, the Academic Generalist will see patients face to face for 8 sessions (half days) with 2 additional sessions for Inbasket management. Further reductions in clinical effort are based on teaching and service obligations to the School of Medicine and UTMB Health. 

The qualified candidate will be Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and completed residency in an approved ACGME program or equivalent. Starting salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible for H1 Visa; We are unable to sponsor J1 Visas at this time. 

We are seeking highly motivated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)—Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join the Division of General Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas. APPs play a key role in providing high-quality outpatient care, collaborating with faculty and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered services.

As of Fall 2026, we have open positions for an outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and an Assistant Professor. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume/CV to General Medicine Staff.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and contributing to a collaborative academic healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunity to join our General Medicine team.

  • Advanced Practice Provider: Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Community-Based Internal Medicine

    Position Summary
    The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team. Performs responsible advanced clinical care with a primary focus on Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and community-based internal medicine, in collaboration with supervising physicians and under approved protocols. This role manages the medical aspects of care including observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, patient counseling, and health education for individuals affected by SUDs and related medical conditions. The position emphasizes evidence-based addiction medicine, integrated primary care, and community health, while also supporting health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

    The SUD clinics, inpatient consult service, and Community Medicine clinics serve as interprofessional clinical training grounds, making this role ideal for individuals with a passion for medical education in a supportive academic setting. While interest and experience in clinical research are also encouraged, they are not mandatory. This position is perfect for those eager to develop expertise in delivering specialized SUD care using a contemporary, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach within an expanding program focused on excellence in interprofessional clinical care, education, and research to best serve our community.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
    Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

     Required:
    Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
    Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
    Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

    Apply online today:
    SUD/CAST, Advanced Practice Provider - Internal Medicine- General Medicine

  • Inpatient: Assistant Professor-Galveston-Internal Medicine- General Medicine
    Position Summary
    UTMB is seeking a full-time hospital medicine physician within the Division of General Medicine. This position emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes and advancing excellence in medical education.

    Essential Responsibilities
    • Provide attending coverage or direct patient care on general medicine inpatient services with daily rounds, patient evaluation, and treatment plan development.
    • Manage patients admitted with common medical conditions including pneumonia, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, acute kidney injury, sepsis, diabetic complications, and other general medical conditions
    • Participate in call coverage for outpatient services, inpatient services, Maritime consults (not all may be applicable) 
    • Supervise Internal Medicine residents in continuity clinic, inpatient general medicine services, and serve as longitudinal career mentors

    Minimum Qualifications 
    MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
    Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine. Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment. Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

    Join Our Team
    We welcome clinician-educators, clinician-scientists, and physician leaders who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration to join the Division of General Medicine as we continue Moving Medicine Forward

  • Outpatient: Advanced Practice Provider: Galveston- Internal Medicine- General Medicine

    Position Summary
    Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting.

    Essential Responsibilities 

    • Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health.
    • Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
    • Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases.
    • Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
    • Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
    • Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual’s health and socioeconomic status.
    • Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.
    • Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
    Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

     Required:
    Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
    Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
    Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

    Apply online today:
    Advanced Practice Provider - Internal Medicine- General Medicine

  • Outpatient: Assistant Professor-Galveston-Internal Medicine- General Medicine
    Position Summary
    UTMB is seeking a full-time ambulatory care physician at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice within the Division of General Medicine. This position emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty focused on improving health outcomes and advancing excellence in medical education.

    Essential Responsibilities
    • Provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
    • Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other learners in a clinical and didactic settings.
    • Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitation—to optimize patient outcomes.
    • Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and academic programs.
    Minimum Qualifications
    MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
    Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.

    Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
    Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
    Join Our Team
    We welcome clinician-educators, clinician-scientists, and physician leaders who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration to join the Division of General Medicine as we continue Moving Medicine Forward