Physician Assistant, Pulmonary MICU

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With 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 U.S. News & World Report , 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This 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're 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.

BENEFITS
UT 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:

• 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Master's Degree Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program OR Master's Degree 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.

• Licenses and Certifications
  Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire OR 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.
• Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred

• Experience
  One year of critical care experience as an APP preferred

JOB DUTIES

• 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 and 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 and/or clinical research protocols 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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT 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.