Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Pediatric Nephrology, Inpatient Consult

UT Southwestern is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) to join a world-class pediatric nephrology team. This position will be working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas as part of a multidisciplinary APP team providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients who suffer from renal disorders.

The role will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the inpatient setting and is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families.

This is an opportunity to join one of the top pediatric groups in the country that's working daily to provide the highest quality of care to every patient.

About the Facility:

Children’s Health is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas - Fort Worth. With national rankings in all eleven pediatric specialties, this state-of-the-art hospital features one of the largest pediatric nephrology clinics in the country while also offering access to world-renowned medical faculty and research through its partnership with UT Southwestern. For more than 100 years, Children’s Health has been a leader in providing exceptional pediatric care for families nationwide.

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat critically ill patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and perform advanced procedures
• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status
• Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training
• Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures
• Facilitate/participate in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance
• Collaborate in research projects and protocols; and routinely apply evidence based best practices to patient care

Position Details:

• Full-time position
• Collaborative teaching environment
• State-of-the-art facility with leading-edge technology
• Excellent benefits including TRS Pension Plan, medical, dental, vision and more!
• Annual APP Incentive up to $10,000
• $2,500 CME and 40 hours CME protected time
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• PSLF eligible employer

Qualifications & Requirements:

• CPNP-AC or PA-C required
• NP: Texas RN license, Recognition as Acute Care PNP in Texas, Certification as Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner through Pediatric Nursing, Certification Board (PNCB) with prescriptive authority (DPS/DEA required)
• PA: PA Licensure through Texas Medical Board and Certification through National Commission in Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) with prescriptive authority (DPS/DEA required)
• Must be BLS and PALS certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Pediatric nephrology experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 30645