Advanced Practice Provider, Urology – Fort Worth at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing Urology team in Fort Worth. This position will support the continued expansion of Urology services at the Clearfork and Moncrief locations. The Advanced Practice Provider will collaborate with physicians, faculty, and other members of the care team to provide comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities will include outpatient clinic visits, inpatient rounding, and managing patient messages and clinical needs for multiple providers. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Urology experience and demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a high level of autonomy. Veteran's are encouraged to apply. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays. 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 Experience Minimum of one (1) year of urology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) required. The ideal candidate is collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable working autonomously while partnering effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations. Education Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR 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. Licensure and Certification Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on 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 and based on specialty and training. Provides