Advanced Practice Provider, Hepatology
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 972751
Category: Advanced Practice Provider
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Responsibilities
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Join a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on the inpatient hepatology service at Clements University Hospital (CUH). Duties include rounding and working with GI fellow for hepatology consult referrals, patient admissions and discharges, paracentesis and DHT placement. Advanced Practice Provider must demonstrate effective communication with inpatient and outpatient teams. We are looking for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Scheduled Hours: Mon – Fri, days (variable schedule during orientation)
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education
Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
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.
Licensure and Certification
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR
Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
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 and 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 and/or clinical research protocols 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.
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!
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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
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.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
JOB INFORMATION
Job Code: U1026
Job Title: ADV PRAC RN
Date Last Edited: 8/22/2025
FLSA Status: E
Job Title: ADV PRAC RN
Date Last Edited: 8/22/2025
FLSA Status: E
JOB SUMMARY
Join a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) caring for Kidney and Liver Transplant patients at Clements University Hospital. You’ll be managing their pre- and postoperative hospital course, discharge planning, evaluation of consults, etc. Schedule is 12hr rotating day and night shifts, including weekends. Two to three days in-between rotation from days to nights. We’re looking for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply
Join a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) caring for Kidney and Liver Transplant patients at Clements University Hospital. You’ll be managing their pre- and postoperative hospital course, discharge planning, evaluation of consults, etc. Schedule is 12hr rotating day and night shifts, including weekends. Two to three days in-between rotation from days to nights. We’re looking for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Duties
- Obtains and records complete medical history.
- Performs physical exams according to departmental protocols.
- Obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols.
- Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, following nursing processes and procedures identified in standing orders.
- Recognizes deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources.
- Initiates and manages preventative healthcare services.
- Provides relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations.
- Facilitates teamwork through planned group processes, i.e. workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
- Directly interacting with or caring for patients
- Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
- Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
- Regularly modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education
Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
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.
Licensure and Certification
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR
Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred
- Experience
1 year of transplant experience as a provider preferred or new grad with previous similar nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
- Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
- Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working Conditions
Clinical Setting
Hospital Setting
May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases
PACT STATEMENT
- 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.
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
Let’s Get Started
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!
