PA - Dermatology

DetailsClient Name UT Southwestern Medical Center Job Type Permanent Offering Advanced Practice Profession PA Specialty Dermatology Job ID 20268486 Shift DetailsShift Full Time Days Scheduled Hours 40 Job Order DetailsStart Date 12/10/2025 Duration 0 Job Description 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 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required • Education Master's Degree in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. or Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician, inc. (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. • Experience 3 years experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility. • Licenses and Certifications (ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire or (NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with registered supervisor and delegation to prescribe Upon Hire Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire Preferred • Experience Prior leadership experience JOB DUTIES • Oversees and manages coverage schedules for both inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), as appropriate/ applicable. Generate APP specific data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of APP staff, and identifies opportunities for future optimization. • Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff, in conjunction with division chief or medical director, faculty, and Office of Advanced Practice. • Reviews safety events or issues related to APP clinical practice quality and safety for assigned team, and as designated by leadership. • Reports observed APP events affecting access, productivity, and/or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care. Supports collaborative correction or remediation, where appropriate. • Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to the APPs and within the assigned clinical program(s). • Conducts regular team meetings with APP staff to identify barriers to patient care, and lead discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers. Reviews meeting results with advanced practice leadership, division chief, medical director, and/or faculty, as appropriate. • Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities. • In the clinical setting, will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice, licensure, and privileges. • Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status. • 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. • Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training. • Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures. • Facilitates/participates 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. • Collaborates in research projects and protocols, as appropriate; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care • Performs other duties as assigned. Client DetailsAddress 5323 Harry Hines Blvd City Dallas State TX Zip Code 75390