Lead, Advanced Practice Provider, Endocrinology IP and Consult

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, available day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid time off, available day one

Retirement programs (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider supervisor to oversee APP coverage, schedules, and clinical practice within designated departments. The role includes supervising PAs and APRNs, ensuring quality care, and contributing to educational initiatives.

The position requires a Master's in nursing, ARC-PA–accredited PA program completion, and at least 3 years of APP experience, with Texas licensure and prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with appropriate Texas Board of Nursing authorization consistent with clinical practice area.
• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages APP coverage schedules for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff.
• Reviews safety events related to APP practice and supports remediation.
• Reports APP events affecting access, productivity or practice to leadership.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives for APPs and clinical programs.
• Leads regular team meetings to identify barriers to patient care and develops resolutions.
• Promotes APP participation in continuing medical education.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic management within scope of practice and privileges.

Education

Master's Degree in nursing

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

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 No. 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

Provides administrative supervision of assigned Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) such as Physician Assistants (PAs) and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in addition to maintaining clinical practice within their designated department or specialty area.

SCHEDULED HOURS: 8 shifts including rotating weekends and call

BENEFITS

• 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

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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Master's Degree in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. or

Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician, inc. (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience

3 years experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

Licenses and Certifications

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire or (NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with registered supervisor and delegation to prescribe Upon Hire

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

JOB DUTIES

• Oversees and manages coverage schedules for both inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), as appropriate/ applicable. Generate APP specific data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of APP staff, and identifies opportunities for future optimization.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff, in conjunction with division chief or medical director, faculty, and Office of Advanced Practice.
• Reviews safety events or issues related to APP clinical practice quality and safety for assigned team, and as designated by leadership.
• Reports observed APP events affecting access, productivity, and/or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care. Supports collaborative correction or remediation, where appropriate.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to the APPs and within the assigned clinical program(s).
• Conducts regular team meetings with APP staff to identify barriers to patient care, and lead discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers. Reviews meeting results with advanced practice leadership, division chief, medical director, and/or faculty, as appropriate.
• Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
• In the clinical setting, will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.
• 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 interpr