Cardiology Physician

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers (APPs). As an APP at UT Southwestern, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team that is dedicated to excellence in patient care and operates at the forefront of biomedical research. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for eight consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialty areas, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Description

• Practice with the Inpatient General Cardiology team.
• Schedule will consist of 3-12 hour shifts per week, with rotating night and weekend coverage.
• Prior experience in cardiac critical care is a plus.
• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
• Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitate/participate 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.
• Collaborate in research projects and protocols; routinely apply evidence-based best practices to patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program or a master's degree or higher in nursing with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers or licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing with authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) (ACLS) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. Acute Care certification required.
• One year of relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.