Advanced Practice Provider, Non-Operative Spine Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the non-operative spine team. This clinic-based role provides outpatient care, including assessments, treatment planning, follow-up visits, and care coordination, working with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Veteran's are encouraged to apply for this collaborative, multidisciplinary program. The role is primarily based at the Frisco campus with coverage at other UT Southwestern locations as needed,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing or PA studies with corresponding state licensure.
• ARC-PA accreditation for PA program or Texas BRN authorization must align with clinical practice area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans, orders/interprets labs and imaging as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills relevant to spine APP practice.
• Provides patient/family education, counseling, and care coordination.
• Facilitates quality improvement initiatives and team-based care.
• Collaborates on research projects and applies evidence-based practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree or higher in nursing with Texas BRN authorization or ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

Graduate of a Master's degree or higher in nursing or PA studies

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

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Non-Operative Spine team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will serve as a key clinical provider within a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice focused on evaluating and managing patients with spine-related conditions. Working closely with physicians, APP colleagues, nurses, and support staff, the APP will provide comprehensive outpatient care, including patient assessments, treatment planning, procedure follow-up visits, diagnostic review and interpretation, patient education, care coordination, and ongoing management of established patients. This clinic-based role offers the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized physicians in a growing, highly collaborative spine program with a strong focus on quality, patient-centered care and professional development. Veteran's encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. The role is primarily based at the Frisco campus, with the ability to provide coverage at other UT Southwestern locations as needed based on clinic and patient care needs.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.