Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Total Joint OR

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Category Healthcare
Job Description
We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with their Registered Nurse First Assistant “RNFA” certification to join our Orthopaedic team. The APP will work 100% as a first assist in the Operating Room. Prior OR experience as a provider is strongly preferred. Experience in total joint surgeries a plus.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program
  • 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 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing
  • Acute care certification required
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant “RNFA” OR Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off
  • 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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