Physician Assistant Job at UT Southwestern in Dallas

Job Summary: Come join our team in the Department of Otolaryngology at UT Southwestern! This is an opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient (50%) care at Clements University Hospital and outpatient (50%) in the clinic. The ideal candidate will have a patient‑centered approach to care, be able to multitask, and work well in multidisciplinary teams. Experience in general ENT preferred. Veterans encouraged to apply. M‑F, daytime schedule. No call or weekend coverage.

Benefits: 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

Experience And 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) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing, with Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) required if Nurse Practitioner. Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Job Duties: Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status. Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies. Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training. Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures. Facilitate or participate in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance. Collaborate in research projects and protocols; routinely apply evidence‑based best practices to patient care. Perform other duties as assigned. Security & EEO Statement This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. 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.