Advanced Practice Provider II, Pediatric Pulmonary, IP and Consult

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant II, Pediatric Pulmonary, Inpatient & Consult

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN and Children's Health?

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 Practitioners 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. 20 in the nation for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery, our APPs help offer expert care and resources for children with respiratory conditions. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and caring for pediatric pulmonary patients and their families. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in collaboration with the pulmonologist will provide management and education for complex patients as needed. The APP will also work on the inpatient pulmonary consult service team with the consult attending and pulmonary fellows to provide recommendations for patients with pulmonary and respiratory diagnoses throughout the hospital. This position requires a multidisciplinary approach and strong critical thinking skills to manage the care of patients with complex, chronic pulmonary conditions and multi-organ system involvement.

• New Grad Rate $136,500

Scheduled Hours : Variable 13° shifts including nights, weekends, and rotating holidays

Benefits

Experience and Education

Required

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Experience

Job Duties

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 information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.