Role OverviewUT Southwestern is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery has had tremendous success since its creation in 1997. The Advanced Practice Provider will deliver hospital-based care with a focus on patient throughput, care coordination, and operational efficiency.
What You Will Do
The Advanced Practice Provider will perform a wide range of duties, including taking medical histories, performing exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, treating illnesses, prescribing medication, and educating patients and families. They will also conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Advanced Practice Provider will demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training. They will also collaborate in research projects and protocols; and routinely apply evidence-based best practices to patient care.
Requirements
- 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.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (AGACNP, FNP-C, WHNP) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
- National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the 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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