Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiovascular Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS Retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Heart, Lung, and Vascular team in Dallas. The role focuses on developing a new cardiovascular access and triage model, connecting patients with the appropriate subspecialty and provider.

The APP will work with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to assess needs, establish workflows, and contribute to the growth of the care model.

Formación

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in cardiovascular medicine.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work autonomously with physicians and multidisciplinary teams across cardiovascular specialties.
• Graduate education must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population in Texas.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts comprehensive physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Orders and interprets labs, radiology, and other diagnostic tests.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participates in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols.
• Collaborates on research projects and applies best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Patient care

Educación

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master’s degree in nursing with APRN authorization

Herramientas

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiovascular Medicine (978750)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiovascular Medicine - ( 978750 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Heart, Lung, and Vascular team and support the development of a new cardiovascular access and triage model. This role will help improve access to specialty care by assessing patient needs and connecting patients with the appropriate cardiovascular subspecialty and provider.

The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams across cardiovascular specialties to assess and triage patients, identify clinical needs, and support the development of consistent care pathways. As a newly developed program, the APP will also have the opportunity to help establish workflows and contribute to the continued growth of the care model.

This position is ideal for an experienced cardiovascular APP who is a self-starter, comfortable navigating change, collaborative across multiple specialties, and excited about helping build a new program.

Schedule

Full-time, clinic-based position in Dallas working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ambulatory schedule.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in cardiovascular medicine required.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working autonomously while partnering effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams across cardiovascular specialties.

Education

Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

OR

Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Licensure and Certification

Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.

OR

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

For Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) training or experience is preferred. Candidates with prior First Assist experience in the operating room, endocrine surgery experience, or a surgical background applicable to endocrine surgery are strongly preferred.

Current applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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