Physician Assistant III, Pediatric ICU

Job Description – Physician Assistant III, Pediatric ICU (946060) Job Summary The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working in a large Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Health (practice sites at the Dallas and Plano campuses). The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to Trauma, Neurosurgery, Solid Organ Transplant, Medical Surgical and ECMO patients and their families. Scheduled Hours Variable shifts including nights, weekends, and rotating holidays. 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 Master's degree in nursing or higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Master's degree graduate of a master’s or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses / Certifications Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire. Preferred Experience One year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatric critical care is preferred. Job Duties Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures. Develops and implements treatment plans for patients. 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. 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. 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. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr