JOB SUMMARYThe Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for a provider to join their growing team! This provider will promote, provide, and maintain patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. This Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) will obtain and record complete medical history, performs physical exams according to departmental protocols; obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols; assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs; develops and implements patient management plan; initiates and manages preventative healthcare; and provide relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitation. 7 on / 7 off. 7p-7a. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITSUT 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 EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Master's Degree Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program OR 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.
- Licenses and Certifications
(NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and
(PA-C) Phy Assistant - Certified Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire and
Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire OR - Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care certification.
Preferred- Experience
1 year relevant clinical experience
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 and 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 and/or clinical research protocols 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.
