NP - Surgery

Details

Client Name
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Job Type
Permanent

Offering
Advanced Practice

Profession
NP

Specialty
Surgery

Job ID
15691036


Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
05/14/2026


Job Description
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. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers (APPs.) As an APP at UT Southwestern, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team that is dedicated to excellence in patient care and operates at the forefront of biomedical research. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialties areas, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.


Job Summary


We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Cardiac Surgery. This person is compassionate about patient care, a team player, adaptable, appreciates a fast-paced environment, and has the desire to make a difference within a growing team. This is a nocturnal position that also includes providing cross-coverage for thoracic surgery. Rotating days off, 12-hr shifts, 6p-6a. Veterans are encouraged to apply.


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. Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. 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 (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.


Acute Care certification required.


Experience


One-year relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.


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


Client Details

Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd

City
Dallas

State
TX

Zip Code
75390