Physician assistant

University of Texas Health System - Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (ACP) to care for high acuity cardiac surgery patients at Clements University Hospital. You will manage postoperative courses, assist with drain management, discharge planning, and consult evaluation.

Acute Care NP or PA candidates are welcome; veterans encouraged to apply. UT Southwestern offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage, PTO, holidays, on-site childcare, and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master’s degree in a PA program (ARC-PA accredited) or APRN education.
• Current NCCPA certification or applicable APRN prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing physical exams per age/diagnosis.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans using labs/imaging.
• Demonstrates procedural proficiency as trained.
• Provides education and referrals to patients and families.
• Supports quality initiatives and clinical research protocols.
• Collaborates on research and applies evidence-based practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Acute care

Team collaboration

Evidence based practice

Patient education

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master’s in nursing/related field

Texas Board licensure eligibility

ACLS certification

Tools

NCCPA certification

Texas Medical Board license

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider

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!

JOB SUMMARY

Join a collaborative team of APPs caring for high acuity cardiac surgery patients at Clements University Hospital. You’ll be managing their postoperative hospital course and assisting with drain management, discharge planning, evaluation of consults, etc.. No OR procedures or first assist. We’re looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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! (Opens in a new window)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR

Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Licensure and Certification

Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care certification.

Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred

• Experience 1 year relevant clinical experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• 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; 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.