UT Southwestern Medical Center·Dallas, Texas
Manage critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans. Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and implement evidence-based care protocols for acute stroke and intracranial hemorrhage patients.
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 This service line is a team of Advanced Practice Providers that work exclusively in the Neuro Critical Care setting across Clements University Hospital and Texas Health Dallas.
The team provides 24/7 coverage through a rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with APPs typically working three 12-hour shifts per week.
APPs care for critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients, including acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, and post-operative neurosurgical populations.
We are seeking Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners who can think critically, take initiative, and manage complex patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Providers serve on the front line of patient care, collaborating with physicians, fellows, residents, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, respond to clinical changes, and support critical care interventions and procedures.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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%25 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!
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO 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.
Requires a master's degree or higher from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and valid Texas licensure. Must hold current ACLS certification and possess prescriptive authority for NPs.
Market context
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