Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Nocturnal

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. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers. As an APP at UT Southwestern, you’ll join a high‑performing, collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient care and at the forefront of biomedical research.

Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialty areas, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Cardiac Surgery team. This role requires a compassionate, team‑oriented provider who adapts to a fast‑paced environment and is eager to make a difference. The position includes nocturnal coverage and cross‑coverage for thoracic surgery. Rotating days off, 12‑hr shifts, 6p‑6a. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher from an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• OR
  Master’s degree or higher in nursing with completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

• NCCPA certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• 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 ACLS American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
  Acute Care certification required.

One‑year relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.

• Conduct 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 appropriate to specialty and training.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; routinely applies evidence‑based best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

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

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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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