Advanced Practice Provider I, Pediatric Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Advanced Practice Provider I, Pediatric Autism and Developmental Disabilities (950119) Job Description Job Summary Evaluate and manage new and follow-up patients referred to the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities ambulatory clinic. This includes the evaluation, management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. *new grad rate $130,000* Clinic Hours and Benefits Mon – Fri, no weekends or call 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 Qualifications Master's degree in nursing or higher degree and documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and graduate education consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR 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, CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC/PC, or PMHNP) 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) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire. Preferred Experience Experience caring for pediatric patients with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. 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. 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 Statements This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. 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 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center