Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac Tracheostomy and Ventilator

Job Description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiac Tracheostomy & Ventilator

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 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. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary Tracheostomy and Ventilator Program within the Pediatric Heart Center. This high-risk population includes pediatric patients with congenital heart disease requiring tracheostomies and long-term mechanical ventilation. The APP will support inpatient and outpatient care, facilitate transitions between care settings, and help drive early interventions via remote monitoring. The Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families.

This dedicated role includes procedural responsibilities, family and provider education, and collaboration with pulmonary and cardiology specialists. The APP will also help grow the program through quality improvement efforts and protocol development.

Scheduled Hours : Mon – Fri , 10° shifts

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 UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Experience

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.

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 :