Advanced Practice Provider I, Pediatric Electrophysiology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant II, Pediatric Electrophysiology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. 

Job Summary

The Heart Center at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading programs in pediatric and congenital heart disease—built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to extraordinary care for every patient and family we serve.

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) within the Heart Center, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team that includes world-class cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, critical care physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals working together across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings. APPs in the Heart Center practice at the top of their license, serving as essential members of the care team who bridge advanced clinical expertise with compassionate, family-centered care. *new grad rate $130,000*

Clinic Hours: 10°shifts including variable holidays

Benefits

· PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

· 100%coverage for preventative 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 in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and 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 or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses/Certifications

· Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. OR

· National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire. AND

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire.

Preferred Experience

· Pediatric electrophysiology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is strongly preferred.

Job Duties

· Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures.

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