Pediatric

Details

Client Name

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Advanced Practice

Profession

PA

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

Job ID

15449952

Job Title

Pediatric

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Nights

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Order Details

Start Date

06/23/2025

Duration

0

Job Description

Advanced Practice - PA (Physician Assistant) - Dallas, TX

Employer: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Full Time Nights

Start Date: September 22, 2025

Job Overview

The Pediatric Emergency Dept Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working in a position primarily responsible for caring for pediatric patients with a variety of diagnoses. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families throughout the hospital system. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and critical thinking. • 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. • Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC or ENP) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR • 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. • 1-3 years of APP experience in the ER, Urgent Care, or adjacent experience preferred. • New grads who completed clinical rotations in the ER, ICU, or with previous nursing experience in the ER may be considered. • 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.

Position Highlights

Scheduled Hours (24/7): variable 13 shifts including evening, nights, holidays, and weekends

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

Experience and Education

Required

Education

Preferred Experience

Job DutiesQualifications

Licenses/Certifications

Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND

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Client Details

Address

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

City

Dallas

State

TX

Zip Code

75390