Physician Assistant, Pediatric CICU - Physician Assistant
Company: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Physician Assistant, Pediatric CICU
Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant, Cardiac ICU will be working with a
multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric
Critical Care/Cardiology division at Children's Hospital in Dallas
to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients on our
inpatient pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. These patients
present with a wide variety of congenital and acquired heart
disease. This position will require a high degree of critical
thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients
in the cardiac intensive care unit. The APP is responsible for the
assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education,
consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for
patients and their families.
Scheduled Hours (24/7): 12-hour variable shifts (including nights
and weekends)
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.
As a world-renowned medical and research center, the Department of
Pediatrics strives to provide the best possible care and resources
for the community. Named by U.S News & World Hospital as one of the
nation's best pediatric hospitals and #28 in the nation for
Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Children's Medical Center Dallas and UT
Southwestern Pediatric Group is dedicated to serving the cardiac
needs of pediatric patients and conducting research to provide
leading-edge care for the Dallas/Fort Worth community. We invite
you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Advanced Practice Provider
team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and
consistent opportunities for growth.
Experience and 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.
Acute Care Certification required OR
Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
accredited Physician Assistant program.
One year of pediatric cardiology experience providing medical
(cardiology) care and post operative (cardiothoracic) experience
preferred.
New grads with previous RN pediatric bedside experience in
cardiology or ICU may be considered.
Experience with arterial, central venous, and chest tube placement,
endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, and needle thoracentesis
experience desired.
Licensure/Certification
Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State
Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the
Texas Board of Nursing. OR
Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. 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.
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
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The
incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious
diseases.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of
stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human
Resources Administration or his/her designee.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education
Code -51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal
history record information.
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.
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