Advanced Practice Provider, Urology - Fort Worth

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing Urology team. The APP will collaborate with physicians and care teams to provide comprehensive patient care through outpatient visits, inpatient rounding, and handling patient messages across multiple locations, including Clearfork and Moncrief.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of urology experience and demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of urology APP experience.
• Graduate of ARC-PA accredited PA program or Master's in nursing.
• Texas licensure and prescriptive authority as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinic visits and inpatient rounds in Urology.
• Manage patient messages and clinical needs for multiple providers.
• Document physical examinations and update patient plans of care.
• Order and interpret labs/imaging as appropriate to urology care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Urology experience

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree in Nursing or PA

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 to join our growing Urology team in Fort Worth. This position will support the continued expansion of Urology services at the Clearfork and Moncrief locations. The Advanced Practice Provider will collaborate with physicians, faculty, and other members of the care team to provide comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities will include outpatient clinic visits, inpatient rounding, and managing patient messages and clinical needs for multiple providers. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Urology experience and demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a high level of autonomy. Veteran's are encouraged to apply. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays.

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

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of urology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) required. The ideal candidate is collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable working autonomously while partnering effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 minimu