Advanced Practice Provider, Critical Care Flex Team

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a fellowship-trained Advanced Practice Provider to join the Critical Care Flex Team at Clements University Hospital. This role supports multiple high-acuity ICU environments, embedded within teams, with 2 to 5 month assignments and supervision by physicians.

Ideal candidates will have a CC APP fellowship or residency and experience across CVICU and other critical care services. Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts and scheduling flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and accredited Advanced Practice Education Program completed.
• Texas Board of Nursing authorization aligned with practice area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Performs clinical duties across multiple ICU service lines.
• Provides patient, family, and caregiver education and counseling.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and research activities.

Education

Master's degree in nursing

ARC-PA or Texas nursing authorization

Job 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 a fellowship-trained Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Critical Care Flex Team at Clements University Hospital. This unique role is designed for clinicians who enjoy variety, adaptability, and the opportunity to practice across multiple high-acuity critical care environments while maintaining a primary home base in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).

Working under physician supervision and in collaboration with multidisciplinary critical care teams, the APP will provide comprehensive management of critically ill patients across a variety of ICU specialties. The Critical Care Flex APP serves as a dedicated clinical resource, providing coverage for staffing vacancies, leaves of absence, onboarding transitions, and other operational needs throughout the health system. Unlike a traditional float pool position, APPs are embedded within the teams they support, allowing for meaningful continuity of care and integration into each service line. Assignments typically range from 2 to 5 months in duration.

This role is ideal for an APP who is clinically versatile, demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, and thrives in dynamic environments. The position offers exposure to diverse patient populations, ICU specialties, and collaborative care teams while supporting one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage required. Flexible availability is essential to support multiple critical care service lines. Advance scheduling is provided whenever possible.

Required Qualification: Completion of a Critical Care APP Fellowship or Residency Program is required.

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
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• 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.
• Acute Care Certification Required. OR
• Graduate of a Master's degree or higher. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the 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 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 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.

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.