Advanced Practice Provider II, Pediatric Emergency, Nocturnist

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Pediatric ED Nocturnist

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 Practitioner 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 Nocturnist Pediatric Advanced Care Provider (APP) will be working with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Emergency Medicine division at Children's Hospital in Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients who present with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. This position will require a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the emergency department setting. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. *New Grad Rate $136,500*

Scheduled Hours (24/7): variable 13° shifts including weekends and 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

·         Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

Education