Physician Assistant, Neurocritical Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Neurocritical Care Unit. This role involves working in a dynamic ICU environment, providing critical care to patients while collaborating with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced practice nursing or physician assistance, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in patient care, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and career goals.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

100% Preventive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing or PA program required.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive physical examinations and develops patient care plans.
• Collaborates in research projects and applies evidence-based practices.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nursing

Patient Care

Critical Care

Neurology

Neurosurgery

BLS Certification

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Accredited Physician Assistant 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!

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurocritical Care Unit at Clements University Hospital and Texas Health Dallas. The neurocritical care unit at Clements University Hospital is a 24 bed ICU. The unit at Texas Health Dallas is a 24 bed combined neurotrauma unit with 12 beds designated for neurocritical care. Both ICUs are staffed by APPs with 24/7 coverage including rotating night and weekend coverage. Procedural opportunities include intubation, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line insertion, and lumbar puncture.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• 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. OR


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

Licenses and Certifications

• 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 required. OR


• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred

*One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred, but motivated new graduates with relevant critical care, neurology, or neurosurgical experience are encouraged to apply.

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 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 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
SecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.EEO StatementUT 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.

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!