Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Allergy & Food Allergy, Outpatient

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric Allergy and Food Allergy, Outpatient

Why UT Southwestern and Children's Health?

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children's Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children's hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 20 in the nation for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery, our APPs help offer expert care and resources for children with respiratory conditions. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and caring for pediatric allergy and food allergy patients and their families. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will evaluate and manage new, and follow-up patients referred to Food Allergy / Allergy ambulatory clinic. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for the evaluation and management, diagnosis, treatment, performance of food challenges, oral immunotherapy, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families.

Clinic Hours

Mon – Fri (no weekends or holidays)

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventative 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
• Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Experience

One year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatric food allergy or as a registered nurse preferred.

Job Duties

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.

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