Pediatric Surgery NP​/PA

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Dell Children's Medical Center

Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating, days, nights , weekends, and holidays

Incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

The Pediatric APRN or PA, full-time schedule, with Rx Direct Pt Care, in collaboration with Surgeons and a team of General Surgery/Trauma APPs, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

• Join our established team of 10 physicians and 20 APPs
• Practice setting: inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Deliver compassionate, specialized care by conducting thorough patient assessments, history reviews, and physical examinations to accurately diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions.
• Drive informed clinical decisions by ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies to create precise, individualized treatment plans for our youngest patients.
• Empower families and caregivers through tailored education and counseling on preventative health, treatment pathways, and vital community resources.
• Document the patient care journey with meticulous precision, ensuring seamless continuity of care and strict adherence to specialty and network standards.
• Collaborate seamlessly with attending physicians and multi‑disciplinary teams to expand access to high‑quality, comprehensive pediatric surgical healthcare services.

About the Facility

• Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
• Serving a population of Austin, Texas
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician‑led, collaborative culture
• Long‑term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission‑centered care rooted in service
• The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
• Supportive, team‑based environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Acute Care Certifications for all APRNs

2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

Equal employment opportunity employer

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