Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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 Description

• Join a collaborative team of APPs caring for high acuity cardiac surgery patients at Clements University Hospital.
• Manage their postoperative hospital course and assist with drain management, discharge planning, evaluation of consults, etc.
• No OR procedures or first assist.
• Schedule is 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.
• We're looking for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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

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.
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board or licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing with authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing and 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

• 1 year relevant clinical experience preferred.

Job Duties

• 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.

Security and EEO Statement

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

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.