Adult Congenital Heart Disease/Cardiothoracic Surgery

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. 

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern division at Children’s Health in Dallas/Plano to provide comprehensive care within our accredited adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) program and participate in care of congenital heart patients through the cardiothoracic surgical program. Role responsibilities include management of pre/post-operative cardiothoracic patients (congenital adult) in addition to working with young adults with CHD aiding in meeting their medical, educational, and psychosocial needs with the goal of preparation for an eventual uninterrupted transition to an adult congenital heart disease program. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with adult congenital heart patients in the outpatient setting. The APP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Scheduled Hours: Mon – Fri, 10-hour shifts (including call and holiday rotations)

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.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Required

·         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. OR

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

Licenses/Certifications

·       Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Recognition as Acute Care (CPNP-AC) in Texas, Certification as Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) with prescriptive authority (DPS/DEA) required. OR

·        Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND

·       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.

Preferred Experience

·         Adult Congenital Heart Disease and cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred.

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

·         Our Benefits | UT Southwestern Medical Center Careers

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

·         Clinical Setting

·         May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensi

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.