Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Sickle Cell Inpatient

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan (TRS)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualification

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider leader to oversee APPs in the Sickle Cell and Blood Disorders Programs while maintaining an active inpatient clinical practice. The role includes scheduling, performance evaluations, and quality improvement across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with rotating coverage. Applicants should hold NP/PA credentials with Texas licensure, NCCPA, prescriptive authority,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or ARC-PA-accredited PA program.
• 3 years APP experience with increasing responsibility.
• Texas licensure for APN/PA with prescriptive authority; NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversees APP schedules for inpatient/outpatient care.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of APP staff.
• Reviews safety events and clinical practice quality.
• Drives quality improvement initiatives within the APP program.
• Leads regular APP team meetings and coordinates CME opportunities.
• Participates in research protocols and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication

Clinical practice

Time management

Education

Master's in nursing

ARC-PA PA accreditation

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

Provides administrative oversight, mentorship, and supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), within the Sickle Cell and Blood Disorders Programs while maintaining an active inpatient clinical practice providing care for patients with benign hematologic disorders. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Schedule: 4- 10hr shifts 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 day a week rotating schedule

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 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 (ANP) 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

• Experience Prior leadership experience

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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

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.

Primary Location

Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

415048 - IM‑Sickle Cell Program

Schedule

Full‑time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jul 23, 2026, 4:11:20 AM