Advanced Practice Provider, Adult CVTS Congenital Heart Disease Clinic

Adult Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery & Heart Disease Clinic

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. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.?

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern division at Children's Health in Dallas / Plano to provide comprehensive care within our accredited adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) program and participate in care of congenital adult heart patients through the cardiothoracic surgical program. Role responsibilities include management of pre / post-operative cardiothoracic patients (congenital adult), in addition to working with young adults with CHD, aiding in meeting their medical, educational, and psychosocial needs with the goal of preparation for an eventual uninterrupted transition to an adult congenital heart disease program. The APP will also work with the ACHD consult team to provide consults to medical and surgical ACHD patients in the inpatient setting. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with adult congenital heart patients in the outpatient setting. The APP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families, with close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Clinic Hours : Mon – Fri, 10° shifts

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
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Experience and Education

Required

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Experience

Job Duties

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.