Advanced Practice - PA (Physician Assistant) - Plano, TX
Employer: UT Southwestern Pediatric Cardiology at Children's Health - Plano
Location: Plano, TX
Job Type: Permanent
Shift: Full Time Days
Start Date: September 22, 2025
Job Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the daily management of assigned patients on the hematology oncology inpatient service, to include general hematology-oncologic patients, such as those admitted to receive chemotherapy, fever and neutropenia, sickle cell pain crisis, or those requiring a stem cell transplant. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. Scheduled Hours: Variable rotating 12 shifts including nights and weekends required. • 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. • Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR • 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. • Previous pediatric hematology oncology experience preferred. • New grads with previous pediatric hematology oncology and/or ICU experience may be considered. • 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.
Position Highlights
- Benefits
- • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- • 100%coverage for preventative 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
- Experience and Education
- Required
- Education
- Preferred Experience
- Job Duties
Qualifications
- Licenses/Certifications
- • Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND
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