Lead Advanced Practice Provider, HF/VAD/Transplant

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
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant Team Lead provides leadership and operational support for the APP team to ensure high-quality, efficient, and coordinated patient care. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative oversight, focusing on optimizing scheduling, managing provider coverage, and supporting team engagement and development. Clinical 80%, Admin 20%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and oversee the APP schedule to ensure adequate clinical coverage and efficient utilization of team resources.
• PTO and Coverage Coordination: Review and approve PTO requests while balancing staffing needs and service line requirements. Proactively identify potential coverage gaps and implement solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing leadership, and administrative teams. Communicate updates, policy changes, and staffing adjustments effectively.
• Team Support and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to APPs, fostering professional growth, engagement, and teamwork.
• Quality and Process Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for operational efficiency, and assist with implementing best practices.
  
  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. and 
  Master's Degree Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. or 
  Master's Degree Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician, inc. (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. 
   

• Experience
  3 years Of experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility. and 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Licensure