Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Why UT Southwestern?

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 advanced practice providers (APPs.) As an APP at UT Southwestern, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team that is dedicated to excellence in patient care and operates at the forefront of biomedical research. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for eighth consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialties areas, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Advanced Practice Provider for the Inpatient Advanced Heart Failure / Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplant Service :

We are looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who will practice with the Advanced Heart Failure Service. The APP will primarily manage patients with advanced heart failure, post heart transplant, and LVAD implant. The schedule will consist of 3-12 hours shifts per week, with rotating night and weekend coverage. Prior experience in cardiac critical care is a plus.

Education

• 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 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

Experience

One-year relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.

Job Duties

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

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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.

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 :