Details
Client Name
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
NP
Specialty
Endocrinology
Job ID
15449613
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
11 / 30 / 2025
Duration
Job Description
Advanced Practice - NP (Nurse Practitioner) - Dallas, TX
Employer : UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location : Dallas, TX
Job Type : Permanent
Shift : Full Time Days
Start Date : September 22, 2025
Job Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be treating and caring for patients assigned to the Endocrine department in consultation and outpatient role and at times in an inpatient role. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. The APP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families.
- 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. OR
- Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC, CPNP-AC / PC, FNP-BC, or FNP-C), by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- One year of previous provider experience working with pediatric endocrinology, diabetes education and weight management preferred.
- 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. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Highlights
Clinic Hours : Mon - Fri 8A-5P (weekends as needed)BenefitsPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100%coverage for preventative healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerExperience and EducationRequiredEducationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red CrossPreferred ExperienceJob DutiesSecurity and EEO StatementSecurityQualifications
Licenses / CertificationsLicensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C).Upon applying, StaffDNA will connect you directly with the hiring decision-maker-whether that's the facility manager or their dedicated recruiter-to discuss this opportunity in detail and outline your next steps.
Client Details
Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
City
Dallas
State
TX
Zip Code
75390