Radiation

Lead APP role will include HR and people management functions APP schedules onboarding new APPs professional development goals optimization and strategy for the APP cohort in Radiation Oncology across all UTSW campuses and in coordination with the Cancer Service Line.

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
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Masters 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 masters degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience
3 years experience in advanced practice provider role required with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

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. OR
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred
Experience
Prior leadership experience.

JOB DUTIES
Oversees and manages coverage schedules for both inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) as appropriate/ applicable. Generate APP specific data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of APP staff and identifies opportunities for future optimization.
Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff in conjunction with division chief or medical director faculty and Office of Advanced Practice.
Reviews safety events or issues related to APP clinical practice quality and safety for assigned team and as designated by leadership.
Reports observed APP events affecting access productivity and/or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care. Supports collaborative correction or remediation where appropriate.
Contributes to the development implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to the APPs and within the assigned clinical program(s).
Conducts regular team meetings with APP staff to identify barriers to patient care and lead discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers. Reviews meeting results with advanced practice leadership division chief medical director and/or faculty as appropriate.
Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
In the clinical setting will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice licensure and privileges.
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 as appropriate; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
Performs other duties as assigned.