Lead, Advanced Practice Provider, Endocrinology IP and Consult

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a seasoned Advanced Practice Provider supervisor to oversee APPs, including PAs and APRNs, while maintaining clinical practice in the designated department. The role emphasizes leadership, quality, and strategic coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will manage APP schedules, conduct evaluations, ensure compliance, and advance patient care through data-driven improvements. Strong licensure and ongoing education are essential.

Competenze

• Master's degree and APRN or PA program accreditation.
• 3 years APP experience with increasing responsibility.
• Texas licensure and prescriptive authority.

Mansioni

• Oversight of APP coverage for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations with leadership.
• Monitor safety and quality events related to APPs.
• Report barriers to care and support remediation.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the program.
• Facilitate team meetings and professional education.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Clinical supervision

EMR proficiency

Data analysis

Formazione

Master's degree in nursing or ARC-PA/PA program

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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

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
  

Preferred

• Prior leadership experience and demonstrates the ability to think strategically and systematically to support health system objectives, optimize operational workflows, and advance organizational goals and priorities.

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 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, as appropriate; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.

EEO

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.