University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $90K — $120K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in nursing or an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board
  • Authorization for prescriptive authority in Texas
  • Current ACLS and BLS certifications
  • Preferred: Robotic First Assist experience
  • Preferred: RNFA certification

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and document comprehensive physical examinations
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans using evidence-based data
  • Demonstrate proficiency in technical and procedural skills relevant to thoracic surgery
  • Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families
  • Facilitate quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate on research projects and apply evidence-based practices
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
  • Paid Time Off available day one
  • Retirement Programs through TRS
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Full Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery

JOB SUMMARY
To promote, provide and maintain patient care in association with collaborating/ delegating physician(s) and in partnership with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team; consistent with Texas Board of Nursing authorization for clinical practice area and patient population.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • 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
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education
  • 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.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
  • Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred
  • Experience
    Robotic First Assist experience
  • Licenses and Certifications
    RNFA

JOB DUTIES
  • Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
  • Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
  • Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
  • Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
  • Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
Learn more about University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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