Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Care Flex Team

Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Care Flex Team

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a new initiative focused on delivering high-quality medical care through a telehealth platform. The role will primarily involve providing care via telehealth, with occasional travel to various satellite clinics to see patients in person and provide cross coverage. The goal is to improve patient access to care by expanding telehealth services during evenings and weekends, helping reduce wait times.

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, flexible, and committed to a patient-centered approach to care, with strong communication skills. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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!

Education:

Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR 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.

Licensure and Certification:
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable Basic Life Support ( BLS ) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on 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 and 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 and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance. Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care Performs other duties as assigned.