Advanced Practice Provider, Sickle Cell Inpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Sickle Cell Disease and Gene Therapy Program. The APP will care for medically complex adults, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and contribute to education and research initiatives.

The role emphasizes inpatient consults at CUH and Zale Lipshy Pavilion, with a four 10-hour shift schedule and 7-day coverage. Relevant hematology/oncology experience preferred; strong collaboration skills essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher from an ARC-PA accredited PA program or nursing master’s program.
• Texas licensure with prescriptive authority and relevant board certifications.
• National NCCPA certification preferred for Physician Assistants; or Texas APRN licensure with prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing exams for medically complex adults with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate treatment across disciplines and provide patient and family education.
• Support quality initiatives and participate in research protocols when applicable.

Skills

Sickle cell disease

Hematology

Oncology

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree in nursing or PA education

Texas licensure / prescriptive authority

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, Sickle Cell Inpatient (914969)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, Sickle Cell Inpatient - ( 914969 )

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 Sickle Cell Disease and Gene Therapy Program for Hemoglobinopathies is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a growing team at UT Southwestern. This role provides the opportunity to care for medically complex adult patients while working closely with physicians, APPs, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive clinical care with a focus on sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies, including inpatient consultative care at Clements University Hospital (CUH) and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. The APP will evaluate and manage patients, develop evidence-based plans of care, coordinate treatment across disciplines, and provide education and support to patients and their families.

We are seeking an APP who is collaborative, compassionate, clinically strong, and comfortable caring for medically complex adults. Experience in sickle cell disease, hematology, or oncology is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP interested in developing deeper expertise in hematology while contributing to a specialized and growing program.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, approximately 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., with a rotating schedule supporting 7-day-a-week 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
• 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

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) caring for medically complex adults in sickle cell disease, hematology, or oncology required.

• 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 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.
• Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support (ACLS) certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire

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

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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