Advanced Practice Provider, Thoracic Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Category Healthcare
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Thoracic Surgery. This person is compassionate about patient care, a team player, adaptable, appreciates a fast-paced environment, and has the desire to make a difference within a growing team.

Requirements

  • Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
  • Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
  • Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
  • Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing.
  • Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
  • Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

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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