Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with their Registered Nurse First Assistant “RNFA” certification to join our Orthopaedic Sports Medicine team. The APP will work in the clinic and first assist in the operating room. Approximately 60% clinic- Dallas and Las Colinas and 40% OR.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts.  No weekend, call or holidays. 

Veterans encouraged to apply.

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-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

•             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.

Licenses and Certifications

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

•             Acute care certification required.

•             Registered Nurse First Assistant “RNFA” OR

•             Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND

•             Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the 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/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 syst