Heart Failure Clinic — Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, day one

Paid Time Off, day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for the Heart Failure Clinic. The provider delivers evidence-based cardiovascular care in outpatient settings, collaborating with cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills, with experience in cardiology or heart failure management.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in PA program (ARC-PA accredited) or Master’s in Nursing with APRN qualification.
• Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing or Texas Physician Assistant Board and certified as applicable.
• Experience in cardiology, heart failure management, or advanced chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Cardiology experience

Heart failure experience

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master’s degree in nursing with APRN

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for the Heart Failure Clinic. The provider delivers evidence-based cardiovascular care in outpatient settings, collaborating with cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills, with experience in cardiology or heart failure management.