Advanced Practice Provider, Urology - Outpatient, Ft Worth

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Urology team. The role is outpatient-based across Clearfork, Moncrief, and JPS locations in Fort Worth, with weekday schedule expectations.

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree in a PA program or an advanced nursing degree, with NCCPA or APRN prescriptive authority. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits within a renowned medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's degree in an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree in nursing with Texas Board of Nursing authorization for advanced practice.
• Certification by NCCPA and Texas PA Board licensure (or APRN with prescriptive authority).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments for urology outpatients.
• Develop and implement patient care plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as appropriate within scope.
• Provide patient counseling, education, and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with the Urology team to support research and quality initiatives.

Education

Master's degree in ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master’s degree in nursing with APN, Texas licensure

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’s Department of Urology is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urology team. This provider will work outpatient at Clearfork, Moncrief and JPS locations in Ft. Worth. Previous experience in Urology preferred.

Schedule: Outpatient Weekdays Monday - Friday.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

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.

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 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.