Community Outreach Specialist,

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, wages, 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
This position works under close supervision to provide administrative functions to support the day to day operations of the community outreach function in the department. Maintains community data for catchment area. Assists in the development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach and engagement. 

 

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
  Bachelor's Degree in pre-health or public health related field; or 
  High School Diploma or equivalent. or 
   

• Experience
  No experience required with Bachelors degree; or 
  4 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, with High School Diploma. 
   

JOB DUTIES

Serve as a community liaison to establish and sustain clinical rotation sites and preceptors for PA students.

• Recruit new clinical rotation sites and foster relationships with clinical partners.

• Maintain and strengthen existing clinical sites through regular communication and on-site visits.

• Initiate and track affiliation agreements and ensure all contracts remain current and compliant with ARC-PA standards.

• Create, update, and manage reports and databases related to clinical sites, contracts, and accreditation requirements.

• Promote awareness of the PA profession within the community to expand placement opportunities.

• Support ARC-PA accreditation compliance regarding clinical site standards.

• Assist with identifying housing opportunities for students placed outside the DFW metroplex.

• Stay informed on healthcare trends relevant to PA clinical education.

• Work closely in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator.

• Provide timely updates and reports to the clinical faculty and program team.

• Travel is required for site visits and professional relationship-building.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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