Physician Assistant, Pulmonary MICU at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis service line is a team of seven that work 100% solely inpatient on the CUH MICU service, most recently in both COVID and non-COVID MICU needs. The current team of 7 work 3 to 4 days on with 3 to 4 days off. Shifts are 13 hours from 5:30a to 6:30p with nights being 5:30p to 6:30a. Every member of the team rotates through days and nights. We%27re looking for Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to take initiative and be independent in order entry and managing most of the complex medical problems that present in the medical ICU. APPs must possess the ability to admit and/or transfer patients independently without help, display recognition of sick patients and urgency, properly evaluate problems and generate a differential diagnosis, initiate and adjust treatment plans per patient response and must be able to perform bedside procedures (central/arterial lines; thoracentesis; paracentesis; thoracostomy; intubations) for which they bill independently. Veterans are encouraged to apply.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EMaster%27s Degree Graduate of a Master%27s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program %3Cstrong%3EOR %3C/strong%3EMaster%27s Degree Master%27s 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.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ECertification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire %3Cstrong%3EOR %3C/strong%3EMaster%27s 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECurrent applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support %3Cstrong%3E(ACLS)%3C/strong%3E from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3EOne year of critical care experience as an APP preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EConducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESynthesizes 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFacilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECollaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO Statement%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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.%3C/p%3E Apply Now