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Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Total Joint

Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Total Joint

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX, US
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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  (Opens in a new window) , 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 youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Total Joint Team.    This role involves working one day per week at our Las Colinas clinic and one day at our Dallas Clinic. Three days per week at Zale Lipshy Hospital OR.    You will collaborate with two Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in total joint cases, with responsibilities in both the clinic and operating room.

Schedule : Monday-Friday, no call, weekends, or holidays.

Veterans 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
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!  (Opens in a new window)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

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

Masters 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.

Licensure and Certification

Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.  OR

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care certification.

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Acute Care certification required.

Registered Nurse First Assist RNFA required

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

    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.

    Each Day Like No Other

    Explore the full range of opportunities we offer within our Allied Health units and our laboratories.

    As the only academic medical center in North Texas - and home to an acclaimed research center and medical school boasting several Nobel Prize winners - UT Southwestern offers you a unique environment to learn and grow. This is a collaborative environment supported with comprehensive resources that help us redefine the standard for innovative patient care.

    Coupled with an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous pension plan and much more, UT Southwestern offers APPs like you the compelling blend of clinical challenge, professional growth, and personal satisfaction that can elevate a career to extraordinary levels.

    Accelerating Your Professional Development

    Our APPs enjoy full access to a wide range of dynamic and career-enhancing professional development programs, including :

    Career Ladder

    This defined professional development track supports the increased proficiency and expertise necessary to provide our patients with the most advanced care possible - even as it empowers our APPs to reach top-of-license within their scope of practice.

    Mentoring Program

    We offer both novice and experienced APPs the opportunity to partner with a mentor to help support, enhance, and develop their careers along specific professional tracks.

    Office of Development and Training

    To support the lifelong education of our staff, weve created a one-stop online shop with extensive materials specifically designed for APPs.

    Academic Clinical Provider Lecture Series

    With lecturers from all disciplines, this series of monthly forums fosters interdisciplinary collaboration while offering APPs valuable opportunities to review and discuss clinical patient management and evaluate important issues confronted by our providers.

    APP-Specific Residencies & Fellowships

    We offer intensive, full-time residency and fellowship programs designed to provide select candidates with curricula and training to assist with innovative, complex care in key specialty areas.

    Additional Opportunities for APPs

  • Clinical research studies
  • Quality improvement projects
  • Advanced practice student precepting
  • Committee membership and leadership
  • Peer mentoring
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