NP - Academic - 15622688

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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 you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The 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.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program OR Master’s 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.
• (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 andCurrent 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 certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year relevant clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record complete medical history
• Perform physical exams according to departmental protocols
• Obtain and interpret laboratory tests according to departmental protocols
• Assess patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs
• Develop and implement patient management plan
• Initiate and manage preventative healthcare
• Provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitation

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level