NP - Academic - 15622562

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center is expanding its APP team in general psychiatry outpatient setting. We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or PMH-APRN to join the team. This position will require excellent communication skills, organization skills, and a patient centered approach to care. You will see both new and established patients. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. no nights or weekends. Rotating call.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (PMH-APRN) program, 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.
• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross 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.
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Life Support or American Red Cross certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Nice To Haves

• One-year relevant clinical mental health experience preferred.

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
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What This Job Offers

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