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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join our nationally ranked top 20 COVE House-Calls Program dedicated to caring for one of the most vulnerable and underserved populationshomebound geriatric patients. Our team provides comprehensive compassionate care to patients aged 65 and older with functional or cognitive impairments and multiple chronic conditions. With a mean age of 87 these patientsrequireclose ongoing management and our providers typically visit every 46 weeksto ensure continuity and quality of care.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least three years of geriatric experienceto workautonomously in patient homes and assisted living facilities. This MondayFriday role requiresstrong communication organizational and technology skills as well as flexibility to meet patient needs. If you are passionate about improving care for older adults and want to join a nationally recognized program making a real difference we encourage you to apply. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Education
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 ofaccreditedAdvanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Licensure and Certification
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.OR
Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable(BLS)AmericanHeart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Experience
Threeyearsrelevant experience preferred.
Job Duties
Conducts anddocumentscomprehensiveinitialand ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis including psychological status.
Synthesizes data andutilizesevidence to develop implement and evaluate thepatientplan of care including ordering and interpreting laboratory radiology and other diagnostic studies/results.
Demonstratesproficiencyin technical/procedural skills asappropriateand 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/participatesin 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; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
Ability tomaintaincurrent customer service clinical and technical skills.
Ability toidentifyopportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy procedures and protocols.
Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.
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
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
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