Assistant Director, Advanced Practice Providers - Surgical Specialties

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Assistant Director, Advanced Practice Providers- Surgical Specialties WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? 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 U.S. News & World Report, 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 Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) will provide direct and indirect management to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in surgical specialties. Leading the APP surgery teams in clinical, inpatient and the Operating Room (OR) settings. Render subject matter expertise on APP privileging, onboarding, clinical practice, and utilization.

Requirements

• 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. OR Graduate of a Master's degree or higher. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR Licensure as Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• 5 years of related clinical experience with demonstrated progressive leadership and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a specialty area expert within the department regarding Advanced Practice Provider (APP) professional requirements, scope of practice, regulatory and compliance requirements. Conducts audits on APP practice, documents, and compliance with quality assurance initiatives.
• Develops and implements APP compliance assurance for privileges and skills.
• Provides administrative oversight for all APPs in the department to assure consistent practice principles and operations.
• Provides leadership support for physicians within department to optimize utilization of APP roles.
• Provides guidance for Lead APPs in the department to foster leadership growth.
• Works in collaboration with the Director of Advanced Practice Providers to create new APP opportunities aligned with strategic growth initiatives of the UT Southwestern Health System and the department.
• Partners with the Director of Advanced Practice Providers to develop and implement best practice models with expected outcomes, targets, and goals for APPs in the department.
• Monitors outcomes and satisfaction data of all department APPs and develop action plans accordingly.
• Oversees recruitment efforts of APPs in the department. Develops and supports formalized departmental orientation for newly hired APPs.
• Develops and facilitates educational experiences for APPs in the department for continued professional growth and optimal retention.
• Oversees and/or schedules all APP coverage in the department.
• Seeks opportunities to maintain clinical competence and skill proficiency.
• Performs all clinical duties that are in alignment with their scope of practice, training and experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees