Pediatrics Physician Assistant

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children's Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report , Children's Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children's hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 20 in the nation for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery, our APPs help offer expert care and resources for children with respiratory conditions. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Pediatric Interventional Radiology team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide care across both the inpatient and outpatient settings while working alongside a highly specialized multidisciplinary team. The APP will support pediatric patients undergoing image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and serve as a key clinical resource throughout the patient care journey.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, coordinating care plans, obtaining histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, providing patient and family education, performing specialty-specific procedures based on training and privileging, and collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, technologists, and ancillary care teams.

This position is ideal for providers who enjoy a procedural environment, possess strong critical thinking skills, thrive in a dynamic and evolving practice, and are passionate about delivering exceptional pediatric care. Veteran's encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday. No routine weekends, holidays, or call requirements at this time. The APP will primarily support the Pediatric Interventional Radiology program at Children's Medical Center Plano while collaborating across Children's Health locations as patient care and business needs evolve. Initial onboarding and training may occur at multiple Children's Health and UT Southwestern locations.

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 with 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of Interventional Radiology experience is highly preferred, either as an Advanced Practice Provider or as a Registered Nurse practicing within an Interventional Radiology setting. Experience in pediatric Interventional Radiology, surgery, critical care, acute care, or other procedural specialties is also valued.

Education

Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

OR

Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of an 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 on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.

OR

Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross 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 and 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.
• Coordinates care across a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Facilitates and participates in quality-related initiatives and evidence-based practice activities.
• Collaborates in clinical research activities and quality improvement efforts as appropriate.
• 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.