Advanced Practice Provider, CVICU

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for the CVICU at CUH and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. The role features a rotating 12-hour schedule with extra pay for nights and weekends.

Ideal candidates have acute care experience, board certification as an APP, and Texas licensure with prescriptive authority. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and professional growth opportunities within a renowned academic health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or equivalent nursing advanced practice education.
• Licensed/credentialed for acute care practice in Texas with prescriptive authority as appropriate.
• Current ACLS certification and ongoing commitment to critical care standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing physical assessments in CVICU.
• Develop and modify patient care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Provide patient and family education and coordinated care planning.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, cardiothoracic teams, and ICU staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols.

Skills

Inpatient critical care

ACLS certification

Acute care experience

Education

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

Master's degree in Nursing (APN) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, CVICU (966251)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, CVICU - ( 966251 )

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

Are you passionate about working in a high-acuity, critical care environment? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity! Our growing Anesthesiology team is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide exceptional care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Clements University Hospital (CUH) and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. This role features a rotating 12-hour schedule, including days, nights, and weekends—with additional pay for night and weekend shifts. Approximately two weekends per month. We are looking for a skilled provider with a background in inpatient critical care or hospitalist medicine. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

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. Acute Care certification.

Current applicable (ACLS) 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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