PA - Academic - 20342261

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant Team Lead provides leadership and operational support for the APP team to ensure high-quality, efficient, and coordinated patient care. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative oversight, focusing on optimizing scheduling, managing provider coverage, and supporting team engagement and development. Clinical 80%, Admin 20%.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree Or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. andMaster’s Degree Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. orMaster’s Degree Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician, inc. (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• 3 years Of experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.
• (ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. andAuthorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing or(NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants andLicensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with registered supervisor and delegation to prescribe.
• Must hold and maintain current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and oversee the APP schedule to ensure adequate clinical coverage and efficient utilization of team resources.
• PTO and Coverage Coordination: Review and approve PTO requests while balancing staffing needs and service line requirements. Proactively identify potential coverage gaps and implement solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing leadership, and administrative teams. Communicate updates, policy changes, and staffing adjustments effectively.
• Team Support and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to APPs, fostering professional growth, engagement, and teamwork.
• Quality and Process Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for operational efficiency, and assist with implementing best practices.

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees