Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

The UT Southwestern Pediatric Critical Care APP Fellowship program is a 12-month intensive training program that includes various didactic, simulation, and clinical educational opportunities, preparing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants to provide high-quality pediatric critical care. The APP Fellow will train primarily at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas which provides quaternary-level care for children in the Dallas Ft. Worth metropolitan area and act as primary referral center for the region. Fellows will care for a wide range of critical care cases in our high-volume ICUs with significant exposure to advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, CRRT, solid organ transplants, complex cardiac cases, ECMO, neurocritical care, and trauma.

During the fellowship, the Pediatric Critical Care Fellows are full time employees of UT Southwestern Medical Center that receive benefits, including paid time off, continuing education funds, and low cost comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Fellows receive a competitive annual stipend in the amount of $95,000.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern in our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas, 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 one of the largest pediatric group practices in Texas, we provide care for a diverse patient population across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our pediatric 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 including cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonary medicine as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. We invite you to be part of the UT Southwestern Pediatric APP team in Dallas where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. 

PROGRAM APPLICATION

Only complete applications will be considered. All documents must be uploaded as individual attachments in your application.

A completed application must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae or resume to include a list of clinical rotations, preceptors, responsibilities, and hours (if less than 3 years of experience).
• Purpose Statement: describing your interest in the Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program and how it aligns with future career goals
• Two letters of recommendation: attesting to your clinical competence and character. Preferably one academic letter and one clinical letter of recommendation.

 IMPORTANT DATE

•  Applications Close: December 20, 2024
•          Candidates Selected and Notified: March 2025
•          Program Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

·        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.

·    Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

•  Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the  Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American  Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

**Candidates must graduate from their advanced practice program by December 2024. For new or upcoming graduates, board certification and licensure are not required at the time of application. There must be a clear plan to obtain certification and licensure immediately after graduation by February 1, 2025.

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 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 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.

·         Attends and participates in assigned educational activities

·         Completes a scholarly project assigned during the fellowship program

·         Performs other duties as assigned

 KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES OF POSITION

·         Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.

·         Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.

·         Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.

·         Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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

The following is the acronym, “PACT”, and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

 P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.

A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.

C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.

T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

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.