Bariatric & Foregut APP — Day-Shift Clinician

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan day one

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Bariatric & Foregut Surgery program. You will work with surgeons, dietitians, and a multidisciplinary team to manage patients from evaluation through postoperative care.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication while supporting continuity of care across the patient journey. A surgical background is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Master’s degree in nursing with Texas Board authorization for advanced practice.
• Certification by NCCPA; licensed by the Texas PA Board, or APRN licensure with prescriptive authority.
• Current ACLS certification per UT Southwestern policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations.
• Synthesizes data to develop and evaluate the patient plan of care with labs and imaging.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills relevant to the specialty.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Facilitates quality initiatives and clinical research protocols to improve practice.
• Collaborates on research projects and applies evidence-based practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program (Master's)

MSN/Advanced Practice Nursing with TX BON authorization

NCCPA Certification

TX Board licensure for PA or APRN with prescriptive authority

ACLS certification

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Bariatric & Foregut Surgery program. You will work with surgeons, dietitians, and a multidisciplinary team to manage patients from evaluation through postoperative care.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication while supporting continuity of care across the patient journey. A surgical background is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.