Advanced Practice Provider, Urology Fellowship-Clinical Track
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 852261 Category: Advanced Practice Provider Posted 9 Days Ago
21707669
Responsibilities
Benefits
Adv. Practice at UTSW
Responsibilities
Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Opportunity – Clinical Track
Are you wanting to practice to your fullest potential? Does a mentoring relationship with experienced PAs and world class Urologists interest you? The Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Program may be what you are looking for!
Established in 2011, our 12-month program will provide you with a vast and diverse exposure to the field of Urology. Your training will include inpatient management, outpatient clinic activities, observing in the OR, and urologic procedure training. Didactic activities included weekly conferences, Grand Rounds, monthly journal clubs, and various CME conferences.
The Department of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a leader in patient care, in research, and in educating the physicians of tomorrow. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us among the best urology departments in the nation in its annual hospital rankings.
Program Strengths
· ...
Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Opportunity – Clinical Track
Are you wanting to practice to your fullest potential? Does a mentoring relationship with experienced PAs and world class Urologists interest you? The Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Program may be what you are looking for!
Established in 2011, our 12-month program will provide you with a vast and diverse exposure to the field of Urology. Your training will include inpatient management, outpatient clinic activities, observing in the OR, and urologic procedure training. Didactic activities included weekly conferences, Grand Rounds, monthly journal clubs, and various CME conferences.
The Department of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a leader in patient care, in research, and in educating the physicians of tomorrow. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us among the best urology departments in the nation in its annual hospital rankings.
Program Strengths
· Close APP-M.D. mentoring relationship with some of the most respected Urologists in the world
· Well-established didactic program (weekly pre-operative conference and grand rounds, monthly journal club and M&M conference, and attendance at national specialty conferences)
· Vast and diverse training in the field of urology, including exposure to the emergency room and inpatient activities at Clements University Hospital, as well as time in the operating room with an exceptional group of Urology APPs and skilled Urology surgeons.
Training Details
Our one-year training program is divided into two sections:
· The first section (six months) is spent learning about the main subspecialty areas of urology. This will include rotations in BPH/LUTS (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms), Kidney Stone Disease and Mineral Metabolism, Urologic Oncology, FPMRS (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery), Neurourology, and Reconstructive Urology, Prosthetics, and Trauma. During these rotations the fellow will spend time observing applicable surgeries as well.
· The second section allows growing autonomy while seeing and managing patients at our state-of-the art ambulatory care clinic and at Clements University Hospital.
The APP is expected to attend and actively participate in weekly Urology Pre-Op conferences and Grand Rounds, monthly Urology Journal Clubs, the annual Paul C. Peters Urology Symposium hosted by the Urology Department, and various other educational activities throughout the year.
Financial Information
The Garry Weber APP Urology Fellowship Program offers a competitive salary and benefits package:
· A stipend ($95,000) is awarded annually
· As an employee of UT Southwestern, the APP will be eligible for a complete benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave benefits
Admission Requirements
Application materials should include the following for a Physician Assistant (PA):
· PA Program transcripts
· Certificate of graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
· Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
· Either be eligible for, or have a Texas Medical License (for Physician Assistants)
Application materials should include the following for a Nurse Practitioner (NP):
· NP Program transcripts
· Documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program
· Licensure as NP and RN by Texas State Board of Nursing
· Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing
· Documentation of Acute Care certification OR Family certification
All candidates should submit the following:
· Basic Life Support certification (BLS) accredited from the American Heart Association or American RedCross
· Personal Statement
· Curriculum vitae and/or resume
· Two letters of recommendation. If you have graduated within three years, one recommendation must be from your PA/NP program director. If currently employed as an APP, one must be from a current supervising physician.
EEO StatementUT 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
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!
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
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
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
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!
