Advanced Practice Provider, Hepatology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (AP) to join the inpatient hepatology service at Clements University Hospital. You will round with GI fellows, handle hepatology consults, patient admissions and discharges, and perform procedures such as paracentesis and DHT placement.

Effective communication with inpatient and outpatient teams is essential. We welcome Acute Care Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with strong clinical skills and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a health profession with APRN/PA scope.
• ARC-PA accredited PA program or equivalent nursing advanced practice education.
• TX Board of Nursing licensure and prescriptive authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical examinations.
• Develop and adjust patient care plans with the team.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as needed.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Effective communication

Inpatient care

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree in nursing with APRN program

Texas nursing licensure with prescriptive authority

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

Join a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on the inpatient hepatology service at Clements University Hospital (CUH). Duties include rounding and working with GI fellow for hepatology consult referrals, patient admissions and discharges, paracentesis and DHT placement. Advanced Practice Provider must demonstrate effective communication with inpatient and outpatient teams. We are looking for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Scheduled Hours: Mon - Fri, days (variable schedule during orientation)

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.

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 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