UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology Inpatient Consult Why UT Southwestern Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Providers. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children's Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report , Children's Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children's hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 20 in the nation for pediatric nephrology, our team of experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive kidney care for children. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Nephrology division at Children's Health, Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients who suffer from renal disorders. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the inpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. New Grad Rate $136,500 Scheduled Hours: Variable 10-13 shifts (including nights, weekends, call and holiday rotations) Experience and Education Required Master's degree in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR Master's degree graduate of a Master's or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses/Certifications Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. OR National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire. AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire. Preferred Experience Pediatric nephrology experience as a provider preferred. Job Duties Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures. Develops and implements treatment plans for patients. 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. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology Inpatient Consult Why UT Southwestern Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Providers. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children's Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report , Children's Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children's hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 20 in the nation for pediatric nephrology, our team of experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive kidney care for children. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Nephrology division at Children's Health, Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients who suffer from renal disorders. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the inpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. New Grad Rate $136,500 Scheduled Hours: Variable 10-13 shifts (including nights, weekends, call and holiday rotations) Experience and Education Required Master's degree in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR Master's degree graduate of a Master's or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses/Certifications Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. OR National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire. AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire. Preferred Experience Pediatric nephrology experience as a provider preferred. Job Duties Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures. Develops and implements treatment plans for patients. 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. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
General Information As part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center team in psychiatry, you will join in an evolving effort to push the boundaries of medicine and transform patient care. In our growing downtown Dallas campus, we have clinicians, educators, and researchers advancing the understanding of psychiatric illnesses and the development of therapeutic interventions to treat them. At UT Southwestern, your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community, and the world at large. Our 3,000+ UT Southwestern faculty foster teamwork and teach the skills that best reflect the changing landscape of therapeutics and health care delivery. Our research environment is one of the most advanced in the world, and the day-to-day quest for discovery will inspire your best work. The position will be based at the Texas Behavioral Health Center, a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas Southwestern Medical that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As Dallas-Fort Worth s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines. As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Plans for the TBHC include a Partial Hospitalization Program with 8 adult and 6 pediatric units, a Medical Psychiatry Unit, and Interventional Psychiatry (ECT, IV ketamine, TMS). Faculty will have opportunities to innovate on models of care for patients with serious mental illness. Profile We are recruiting an outstanding inpatient psychiatrist to join a team working at the Texas Behavioral Health Center. Expertise in forensic psychiatry is desirable but not necessary. This position will require direct patient care, teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents, medical students, clinical psychology graduate students, and other trainees, and support of the academic mission of the department of psychiatry at UT Southwestern. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry. Candidates who are not currently Board Certified or Board Eligible will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to relevant experience and qualifications. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection, it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strong track record of clinical teaching is a plus. Additional training or fellowship in a specialty is a plus. Highlights of the Opportunity Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive, as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences, with professional allowance Excellent comprehensive, low-cost health insurance (effective on start state), dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability benefits To learn more, visit Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime) Paid Time Off (available on day one) Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment program As employees of a public, State of Texas organization, physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based No state income tax Mission/Vision Discover, Educate, and Heal the Mind, Body, and Brain The Department of Psychiatry s vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives. Team Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution, we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research, teaching, and clinical mission, including underrepresented groups. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Contact for more information: Megan Davis Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Office of Human Resources UT Southwestern Medical Center P: Email:
General Information As part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center team in psychiatry, you will join in an evolving effort to push the boundaries of medicine and transform patient care. In our growing downtown Dallas campus, we have clinicians, educators, and researchers advancing the understanding of psychiatric illnesses and the development of therapeutic interventions to treat them. At UT Southwestern, your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community, and the world at large. Our 3,000+ UT Southwestern faculty foster teamwork and teach the skills that best reflect the changing landscape of therapeutics and health care delivery. Our research environment is one of the most advanced in the world, and the day-to-day quest for discovery will inspire your best work. The position will be based at the Texas Behavioral Health Center, a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas Southwestern Medical that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As Dallas-Fort Worth s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines. As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Plans for the TBHC include a Partial Hospitalization Program with 8 adult and 6 pediatric units, a Medical Psychiatry Unit, and Interventional Psychiatry (ECT, IV ketamine, TMS). Faculty will have opportunities to innovate on models of care for patients with serious mental illness. Profile We are recruiting an outstanding inpatient psychiatrist to join a team working at the Texas Behavioral Health Center. Expertise in forensic psychiatry is desirable but not necessary. This position will require direct patient care, teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents, medical students, clinical psychology graduate students, and other trainees, and support of the academic mission of the department of psychiatry at UT Southwestern. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry. Candidates who are not currently Board Certified or Board Eligible will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to relevant experience and qualifications. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection, it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strong track record of clinical teaching is a plus. Additional training or fellowship in a specialty is a plus. Highlights of the Opportunity Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive, as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences, with professional allowance Excellent comprehensive, low-cost health insurance (effective on start state), dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability benefits To learn more, visit Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime) Paid Time Off (available on day one) Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment program As employees of a public, State of Texas organization, physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based No state income tax Mission/Vision Discover, Educate, and Heal the Mind, Body, and Brain The Department of Psychiatry s vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives. Team Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution, we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research, teaching, and clinical mission, including underrepresented groups. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Contact for more information: Megan Davis Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Office of Human Resources UT Southwestern Medical Center P: Email:
