Advanced Practice Provider, Heart Failure Inpatient

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) from day one

Retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the inpatient cardiology service line, primarily in the Advanced Heart Failure area with cross-coverage for other cardiology services. Expect 13-hour shifts with weekend/holiday coverage and nocturnal rotation.

The APP will manage patients with advanced heart failure, including post-transplant and LVAD cases, with opportunities for research and protocol development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level physician assistant education with ARC-PA accreditation.
• Master's degree or higher in nursing or APRN education must align with clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills as appropriate.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participates in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols to improve practice.
• Collaborates in research projects and applies evidence-based practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Comprehensive physical examinations

Evidence-based care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and charting

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree or higher in nursing or APRN education

Tools

ACLS certification

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

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is looking to expand its Inpatient APP Cardiology Service Line. The APP will practice primarily with the inpatient Advanced Heart Failure Service but will be cross-trained to function across the entire inpatient cardiology service line. Rotating nocturnal and day coverage will be required. cross coverage will include the advanced heart failure/MCS/heart transplant and general cardiology services. 13-hour shifts with weekend/holiday coverage are required and will be divided among the APP teams.

The APP will primarily manage patients with advanced heart failure, some of whom are recovering from heart transplant or durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery or have been re-admitted with complications of these therapies.

Opportunities for professional development in a growing APP inpatient cardiology service line, including research and protocol development, are offered and highly encouraged. Collaboration with Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologists, Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, and Fellows with full participation in the heart transplant and LVAD multi-disciplinary teams is expected. Prior experience in cardiac critical care is a plus.

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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.

Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (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

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.