About this opportunity
UT Southwestern Medical Center lists this Orthopedic Surgery opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Orthopedic Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant
Come join our team in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern! This is an opportunity for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient post operative care at Zale Lipshy Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a patient centered approach to care, be able to multitask, and work well in multidisciplinary teams. Prior experience in Orthopaedics strongly preferred. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Schedule: Three-10hr weekday shift, one- ½ day during the week with one – ½ day on Saturday.
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!
Experience and Education
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) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. 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 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.
State TX
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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