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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 (Opens in a new window)U.S. News & World Report(Opens in a new window) 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 youll discover a culture of teamwork professionalism and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARYThe Department of Internal Medicine Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for a provider to join their growing team! This provider will promote provide and maintain patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. This Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) will obtain and record complete medical history performs physical exams according to departmental protocols; obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols; assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs; develops and implements patient management plan; initiates and manages preventative healthcare; and provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitation. 7 on / 7 off. 7p-7a. Veterans are encouraged to apply. BENEFITSUT 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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer(Opens in a new window)Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!(Opens in a new window)EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationMasters Degree Graduate of a Masters degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program OR 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. Licenses and Certifications(NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and (PA-C) Phy Assistant Certified Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire and Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care 1 year relevant clinical experience