Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Disease, Dallas

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Dallas to join the Digestive Disease team, working within a multidisciplinary care model to support patients with GI and liver diseases.

The AP Provider will diagnose and treat critically ill patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and research teams to improve patient outcomes. Mon–Fri schedule with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with TX BON authorization.
• ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate.
• NCCPA certification and TX PA license upon hire.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients.
• Conducts comprehensive physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Gastroenterology

Nursing

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

ARC‑PA PA program graduate

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider, Digestive Disease, Dallas

Location: Dallas, TX

Company Overview

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 No. 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 will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The digestive and liver disease specialists at UT Southwestern Medical Center aim to help patients feel “normal” again and reduce hospital admissions and complications. We offer a multi‑disciplinary approach to diseases and work closely with the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and surgery, oncology, and radiology teams. To promote, provide and maintain patient care in association with collaborating/ delegating physician(s) and in partnership with a multi‑disciplinary healthcare team; consistent with Texas Board of Nursing authorization for clinical practice area and patient population.

Scheduled Hours

Mon – Fri

Job Duties

• Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients.
• 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.

Education

• Master’s degree in nursing or higher degree and documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR
• Master’s degree graduate of a Master’s or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (AGACNP, ACNP, FNP) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. OR
• National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA‑C) upon hire. AND
• Current 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

• 2‑3 years of gastroenterology and hepatology Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred.

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
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Security Statement

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.