PA - Academic - 20342264

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern’s Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) department is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding team. We are specifically looking for a provider with experience assisting in the Operating Room (OR). This provider should have experience performing lung transplants and other cardiothoracic surgical cases. They would also participate in transplant selection meetings and multidisciplinary rounds. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, demonstrates adaptability, values collaboration, and is eager to make a meaningful impact as part of a dynamic, growing team. Rotating 12hr schedule. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• 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.
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. 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.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• Acute Care certification required.
• First Assist is required for RN. (RNFA)
• ACLS required
• Two years relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the Operating Room (OR)
• Performing lung transplants and other cardiothoracic surgical cases.
• Participating in transplant selection meetings and multidisciplinary rounds.

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