Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Thoracic Surgery to provide clinical and administrative leadership across a team of about 11 APPs. You will support staffing, scheduling, APP development, quality initiatives, and operations in a fast-paced surgical service line.

The role balances clinical practice with leadership duties, supporting inpatient, outpatient, and affiliated sites while fostering collaboration with physicians and operational leaders.

Qualifications

Education and credentials must align with the clinical practice area.
Minimum three years in an advanced practice provider role with increasing responsibility.
Licensed as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse or Certified Physician Assistant as applicable.

Responsibilities

Oversees APP coverage for inpatient and outpatient services.
Conducts annual performance evaluations with leadership.
Leads team meetings to identify barriers and drive improvements.
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and clinical research protocols.
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic management within scope and privileges.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in nursing

ARC-PA or PA 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 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!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Job Summary

The Lead APP, Thoracic Surgery provides clinical and administrative leadership for a team of approximately 11 Advanced Practice Providers supporting Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology services at UT Southwestern. This role maintains an active clinical practice while partnering with physician and operational leadership to support staffing, scheduling, APP development, quality initiatives, and day-to-day operations across the service line. This is a highly engaged team of experienced APPs supporting care across inpatient, outpatient, and affiliated practice locations. As the service line continues to grow and expand into additional sites, the Lead APP will play a key role in supporting team operations, workforce planning, and maintaining a collaborative clinical environment. We are seeking a strong leader who can effectively support a high-performing team while balancing clinical excellence with operational responsibilities. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable leading within a fast-paced surgical specialty.

Schedule: Approximately 80% clinical and 20% administrative.

Clinical Coverage Includes a Combination Of

Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
Hospital shifts: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Clinic shifts: Four 10-hour shifts
Rotating weekends and holidays
Approximately 1 in every 5 weekends

This team is known for its strong APP culture, collaborative physician partnerships, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting continued growth across the Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology programs.

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

Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of APP leadership experience preferred
Two years of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) experience preferred
A combination of leadership and CVTS experience totaling two or more years is highly desirable. Candidates with strengths in either area, or a blend of both, are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

411006 - CT-Thoracic Surgery

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular