Pediatric ICU Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant III in Pediatric ICU. The role provides first-line care in a large Pediatric ICU associated with Children’s Health, Dallas and Plano sites.

APPs assess, diagnose, treat, educate, and coordinate care for trauma, neurosurgery, solid organ transplant, and ECMO patients with families. Scheduled hours include variable shifts, nights, weekends, and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and Texas BON authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area.
• ARC-PA accredited PA program completion for PA candidates.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat critically ill pediatric patients in ICU.
• Develop and manage treatment plans and provide education to families.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and interpret diagnostic results.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and refer when needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research.

Education

Master's degree in nursing

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant III in Pediatric ICU. The role provides first-line care in a large Pediatric ICU associated with Children’s Health, Dallas and Plano sites.

APPs assess, diagnose, treat, educate, and coordinate care for trauma, neurosurgery, solid organ transplant, and ECMO patients with families. Scheduled hours include variable shifts, nights, weekends, and rotating holidays.