Pediatric

Details

Client Name
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
PA
Specialty
Pulmonology
Job ID
15417498
Job Title
Pediatric

Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
03/18/2026
Duration
0

Job Description
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will be working in an inpatient Pulmonary Unit at Children's Health, Dallas caring for both the chronic and acute multidisciplinary needs of the pediatric pulmonary population. The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to the patients and their families.

Scheduled Hours: variable shifts
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

Experience and Education
Required

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

Licenses/Certifications
• Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred Experience
• Previous pediatric Pulmonary, PICU, and/or Respiratory experience preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy care, airway clearance devices, and ventilator management preferred.

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 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 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.

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.

Client Details

Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
City
Dallas
State
TX
Zip Code
75390