Advanced Practice Provider - Digestive and Liver Inpatient

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient care at Clements University Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a patient-centered approach and experience in gastroenterology.

This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare starting from day one, paid time off, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing or PA from an accredited program.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or PA.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
• Participate in quality initiatives and clinical research.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Multitasking

Teamwork

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Graduate from accredited PA program

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

This is an opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient care at Clements University Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a patient‑centered approach to care, be able to multitask, and work well in multidisciplinary teams. Previous experience in GI preferred. Schedule is 7 days on – 7 days off.

Benefits

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Experience and 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. 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.

Preferred

• Experience 1 year relevant clinical experience

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.

EEO

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.

Primary Location

Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

415016 – IM‑Digest & Liver

Schedule

Full‑time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2026, 8:34:12 PM