PA - Academic -

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Cardiology division at Childrens Health in Plano to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients as a member of the cardiology consult service. These patients present with a wide variety of cardiac concerns including but not limited to congenital and acquired heart disease. This position will require a high degree of autonomy critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients across the healthcare system. The APP is responsible for the assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families throughout the hospital system.
Scheduled Hours: Mon Fri (alternating weekends)

Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100%coverage for preventative 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

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.

Licenses/Certifications
Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) 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 (PA-C). AND
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred Experience
Pediatric cardiology heart transplant and/or heart failure experience as a provider required.
Experience with the removal of chest tubes 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 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.