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Job Description
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 1000 advanced practice providers (APPs.) Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Childrens Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report Childrens Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas including cardiology nephrology and pulmonary medicine as well as best childrens hospital in North Texas. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where youll discover teamwork professionalism and consistent opportunities for growth.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery division at Childrens Health Dallas and Plano to deliver comprehensive care to pediatric patients. This role involves a mix of inpatient consults outpatient clinic visits and OR coverage at Plano location. The APP will exhibit a high level of critical thinking and clinical expertise in managing pediatric patients in the emergency room as well as in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. Annual Salary $120000
Scheduled Hours: Variable shifts Mon-Fri (7A-6P) plus night call rotation and designated ambulatory holiday schedule
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
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!(Opens in a new window)
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 Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
Previous surgical experience preferred.
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) required.
New grads who completed clinical rotation in plastics or general surgery may be considered.
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.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery division at Childrens Health Dallas and Plano to deliver comprehensive care to pediatric patients. This role involves a mix of inpatient consults outpatient clinic visits and OR coverage at Plano location. The APP will exhibit a high level of critical thinking and clinical expertise in managing pediatric patients in the emergency room as well as in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. Annual Salary $120000
Scheduled Hours: Variable shifts Mon-Fri (7A-6P) plus night call rotation and designated ambulatory holiday schedule
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
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!(Opens in a new window)
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 Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
Previous surgical experience preferred.
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) required.
New grads who completed clinical rotation in plastics or general surgery may be considered.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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