Physician Assistant, Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic

Full Job Description

Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic JOB SUMMARY The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will evaluate and manage new and follow up patients referred to the Down’s Syndrome ambulatory clinic. The APP is responsible for the evaluation, management, diagnosis, treatment, and performance of consultative services to patients in pediatric Down Syndrome. Clinic Hours: Mon-Fri (no weekends, holidays, or call) WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? Join UT Southwestern in our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers (APPs). As one of the largest pediatric group practices in Texas, we provide care for a diverse patient population across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our pediatric 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 including cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonary medicine as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. We invite you to be part of the UT Southwestern Pediatric APP team in Dallas where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. SALARY Salaries start at $120,000+ annually BENEFITS 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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required

• 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 AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensure as primary ( CPNP-PC, FNP-BC, or FNP-C ) Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• 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

• Pediatric experience with down syndrome or NICU experience as a provider preferred.
• New grads who completed a clinical rotation in the NICU, developmental disorders or primary care may be considered or with previous nursing experience.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES OF POSITION

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

PACT STATEMENT

• P-Problem Solving: to achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance : In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
• C – Communications and Compassion : It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.
• T – Teamwork : in our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

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 Benefits 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!