Advanced Practice Provider, Otolaryngology Inpatient & Outpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive health

Paid Time Off, day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UT Southwestern employee benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver inpatient (50%) and outpatient (50%) care in Otolaryngology. The ideal candidate emphasizes patient-centered care, multitasking ability, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role involves daytime M-F schedule with no call or weekend coverage. ENTs with experience are preferred; veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's degree or higher ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree or higher in nursing; Texas Board of Nursing authorization must align with practice area.
• Certification by NCCPA and Texas PA licensure; or RN/NP with prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing physical exams across age/diagnosis.
• Synthesize data to develop and evaluate patient care plans with tests as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills relevant to specialty and training.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participate in quality initiatives, workshops, and research to improve practice.
• Collaborate on research projects; apply evidence-based practices to care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree or higher in Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA accredited)

Master's degree or higher in nursing with APRN/NP education and Texas Board of Nursing authorization

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

Come join our team in the Department of Otolaryngology at UT Southwestern! This is an opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient (50%) care at Clements University Hospital and outpatient (50%) in the clinic. The ideal candidate will have a patient centered approach to care, be able to multitask, and work well in multidisciplinary teams. Experience in general ENT preferred. Veterans encouraged to apply.

M - F, daytime schedule. No call or weekend coverage.

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.

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) required if Nurse Practitioner.

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 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.