UT Southwestern Medical Center
Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Dermatology
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, 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 The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support our rapidly growing practice. This role combines leadership and clinical responsibilities, providing administrative supervision for a team of Advanced Practice Providers, including Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), while also maintaining an active clinical practice in general or specialty dermatology. The Lead APP will play a key role in fostering professional development, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting the operational and academic missions of the department. Opportunities may also be available to participate in clinical research and contribute to the department’s academic environment, further strengthening the integration of clinical care, education, and discovery. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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 UT Southwestern employee benefits!
Experience and Education Required
Education : Master's Degree in nursing with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Texas Board of Nursing authorization appropriate to the clinical practice area and patient population, or a master's degree or higher from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
Experience : 3 years of independent dermatology practice required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications : Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority, or NCCPA certification, and Texas Physician Assistant licensure with a supervising physician and delegation to prescribe. Current American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) as required by UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred
Prior leadership experience
Job Duties
Oversees and manages coverage schedules for inpatient and outpatient APPs, analyzes APP performance data, and optimizes deployment of staff.
Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff in collaboration with division leadership and faculty.
Monitors safety events related to APP clinical practice quality and safety, and addresses issues as designated by leadership.
Reports observed events affecting access, productivity, or clinical practice and collaborates on remediation when needed.
Contributes to development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives for APPs and clinical programs.
Leads regular team meetings to identify barriers to patient care and develops resolutions.
Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
In the clinical setting, provides diagnostic and therapeutic management within scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.
Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations appropriate to age and diagnosis.
Interprets laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic results to develop patient plans of care.
Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills as appropriate to specialty and training.
Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
Facilitates quality initiatives and participates in clinical research protocols to improve practice performance.
Collaborates on research projects and applies evidence-based practices to patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement 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.
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Job Summary The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support our rapidly growing practice. This role combines leadership and clinical responsibilities, providing administrative supervision for a team of Advanced Practice Providers, including Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), while also maintaining an active clinical practice in general or specialty dermatology. The Lead APP will play a key role in fostering professional development, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting the operational and academic missions of the department. Opportunities may also be available to participate in clinical research and contribute to the department’s academic environment, further strengthening the integration of clinical care, education, and discovery. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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 UT Southwestern employee benefits!
Experience and Education Required
Education : Master's Degree in nursing with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Texas Board of Nursing authorization appropriate to the clinical practice area and patient population, or a master's degree or higher from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
Experience : 3 years of independent dermatology practice required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications : Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority, or NCCPA certification, and Texas Physician Assistant licensure with a supervising physician and delegation to prescribe. Current American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) as required by UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred
Prior leadership experience
Job Duties
Oversees and manages coverage schedules for inpatient and outpatient APPs, analyzes APP performance data, and optimizes deployment of staff.
Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff in collaboration with division leadership and faculty.
Monitors safety events related to APP clinical practice quality and safety, and addresses issues as designated by leadership.
Reports observed events affecting access, productivity, or clinical practice and collaborates on remediation when needed.
Contributes to development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives for APPs and clinical programs.
Leads regular team meetings to identify barriers to patient care and develops resolutions.
Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
In the clinical setting, provides diagnostic and therapeutic management within scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.
Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations appropriate to age and diagnosis.
Interprets laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic results to develop patient plans of care.
Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills as appropriate to specialty and training.
Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
Facilitates quality initiatives and participates in clinical research protocols to improve practice performance.
Collaborates on research projects and applies evidence-based practices to patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement 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.
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