Advanced Practice Provider, Hospital Medicine, Nocturnal

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) day one

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine. You will provide patient care under physician supervision, perform exams, and develop management plans to improve outcomes. Schedule: 7P-7A (7 on/7 off).

Veterans are encouraged to apply. The position emphasizes teamwork, high-quality care, and professional development within a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Master's degree from ARC-PA accredited PA program or Master's degree in nursing with Advanced Practice Education Program completion.
• Texas licensure as PA or APN with prescriptive authority and appropriate board certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document comprehensive assessments and physical examinations.
• Develop and implement patient management plans in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
• Order, obtain, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling, education, and preventive care to patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research protocols.

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant or Master's in Nursing (ACNP/AGACNP) with Texas licensure

PA-C or ACNP/AGACNP 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 Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for a provider to join their growing team! This provider will promote, provide, and maintain patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. This Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) will obtain and record complete medical history, performs physical exams according to departmental protocols; obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols; assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs; develops and implements patient management plan; initiates and manages preventative healthcare; and provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitation.

7 on / 7 off. 7p-7a. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: 7P-7A (7 on and 7 off)

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

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree 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.


• Licenses and Certifications
  Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and
  Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Certified Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire and
  Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire OR


• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ACANP or AGACNP) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care certification.

Preferred

• Experience
  A minimum of one year hospital medicine experience preferred


• . New grads who competed relevant clinical rotations and/or previous nursing experience may be considered.


• JOB DUTIES

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.