Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Nephrology
Company: UT Southwestern
Location: Dallas
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Pediatric Nephrology Inpatient Consult /n /n WHY
UT SOUTHWESTERN? /n 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 (APPs.)
Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty
across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and
ambulatory clinics, our 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 as well as best children’s hospital in North
Texas. Tied for No. 20 in the nation for pediatric nephrology, our
team of experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive kidney
care for children. We invite you to be a part of the UT
Southwestern pediatric APP team where you’ll discover teamwork,
professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Annual
Salary $120,000 /n Job Summary /n The Advanced Practice Provider
(Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) will be working
collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT
Southwestern Pediatric Nephrology division at Children’s Health,
Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients who
suffer from renal disorders. This position will demonstrate a high
degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with
pediatric patients in the inpatient setting. The APP is responsible
for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management education,
consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for
patients and families. /n Scheduled Hours: Mon-Fri, 10-hour shifts
(including call and holiday rotations) /n Benefits /n · PPO medical
plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only
coverage /n · 100%coverage for preventative healthcare-no copay /n
· Paid Time Off, available day one /n · Retirement Programs through
the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) /n · Paid Parental
Leave Benefit /n · Wellness programs /n · Tuition Reimbursement /n
· Public Service loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer /n ·
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! /n /n
Experience and Education /n Required /n · 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 /n · Graduate of a
Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician
Assistant program. /n /n Licenses/Certifications /n · Licensure as
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board
of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas
Board of Nursing. OR /n · Certification by the National Commission
of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C).
AND /n · 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. /n /n Preferred Experience /n · One year of pediatric
nephrology experience preferred. /n Job Duties /n · Conducts and
documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations
based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status. /n ·
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. /n · Demonstrates proficiency in
technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and
training. /n · Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling,
and education to patients, families and caregivers related to
current care and preventive health measures. /n ·
Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through
planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings,
to improve clinical and system practice performance. /n ·
Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely
applies evidence based best practices to patient care. /n ·
Performs other duties as assigned. /n /n Security and EEO Statement
/n Security /n This position is security-sensitive and subject to
Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to
obtain criminal history record information. /n /n EEO Statement /n
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. 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!
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