Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Sickle Cell Inpatient

American Society of Hematology; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Lead Advanced Practice Provider for the Sickle Cell Inpatient program. The role oversees APP coverage, mentors PAs and APRNs, and maintains an active inpatient clinical practice for benign hematologic disorders.

The candidate will provide leadership, clinical supervision, and participate in quality initiatives while collaborating with the Internal Medicine department. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in nursing and Texas Board of Nursing authorization required.
• Graduate education aligned with clinical practice area and patient population.
• ARC-PA accreditation for PA pathway is acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Oversees inpatient and outpatient APP coverage and scheduling.
• Generates APP performance and productivity data for staff.
• Reviews APP deployment and identifies optimization opportunities.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations with leadership.
• Reviews safety events related to APP practice quality and safety.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives for APPs.
• Leads team meetings to resolve barriers to patient care.
• Promotes APP participation in CME opportunities.
• Delivers diagnostic and therapeutic care within scope and privileges.
• Documents examinations and develops care plans with data synthesis.

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Team coordination

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in nursing

Texas NP/APRN licensure

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Sickle Cell Inpatient

Company/Institution: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine

Degree Requirements: Other Salary: Not available

Job Type: Patient Care Posted: October 7, 2026

Job Setting: Medical School, Hospital/Clinical Facility Application Period: October 7, 2026-October 5, 2027

Schedule: 4-10hr shifts10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 day a week rotating schedule

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.

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 of recent clinical experience caring for medically complex adults in sickle cell, hematology, oncology or critical care.
  
• 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.

About the Employer

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 (Opens in a new window) , 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!

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
• 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