Physician Assistant, Pediatric Neurology, Plano
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 240000B7
Category: Advanced Practice Provider
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Responsibilities
Pediatric Neurology, Plano
Job Summary
The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Child Neurology division at Children’s Health in Plano to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurological concerns. This position will be a combination of inpatient consults, outpatient clinic visits and coverage of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. The position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families.
Scheduled Hours: Mon – Fri (variable days including weekend rotation)
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. As a world-renowned medical and research center, the Department of Pediatrics strives to provide the best possible care and resources for the community. Named by U.S News & World Hospital as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals and #21 in the nation for Pulmonology, Children’s Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern Pediatric Group is dedicated to serving the needs of pediatric patients and conducting research to provide leading-edge care for the Dallas/Fort Worth community. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Advanced Practice Provider team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.
Experience and Education
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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.
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Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
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One year of pediatric neurology or prior experience as a pediatric APP preferred.
Licensure/Certification
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Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC or CPNP-PC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
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Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Job Duties
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Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
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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.
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Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
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Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
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Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
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Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position
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Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
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Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
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Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
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Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Adv. Practice at UTSW
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, we’ve 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
Employee Testimonials
Marlen Piersall
Marlen Piersall
Physician
Physician
The unlimited resources I have access to, the ability to learn, and the thought and care for the emotional and physical wellbeing of our team is incredible. I LOVE UT Southwestern because they LOVE US!!
Sarah Clakley
Sarah Clakley
Vascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Vascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
I began my career as a new graduate nurse at UT Southwestern about 5 years ago and there has been constant support from the day I started. I was able to advance my career to become a Nurse Practitioner.
Diane Ortigo
Diane Ortigo
Coding Specialist III
Coding Specialist III
UT Southwestern appreciates its employees, from clinical teams to those of us working in support roles. Although I work remotely, I feel a part of the family and know our best interests are held in the highest regard!
