Family Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine- Multiple Sites

Position Overview

Why UT Southwestern? 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.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to advancing education, research, and patient care across Dallas and beyond. This opportunity supports care at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (CUH), Parkland Hospital, and Parkland Urgent Care—with 12‑hour shifts in Urgent Care, 8‑hour shifts at CUH and Parkland Main ER, and required night and weekend coverage. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, including psychological status.
• Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans—including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical and procedural skills appropriate to the specialty and training.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers on current care and preventive health measures.
• Participate in quality initiatives through group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system performance.
• Collaborate in research projects and routinely apply evidence‑based best practices in patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• For Family Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree or higher in nursing, completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program, licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing, prescriptive authority, and current American Heart Association or Red Cross Life Support certification(s).
• For Physician Assistants: Graduation from an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program, NCCPA Certification, licensure by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, and current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain clinical and technical proficiency, and suggest improvements to departmental policies and procedures.
• Proficient use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in patient care delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of relevant clinical experience in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care setting.

Benefits & Perks

• Learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers at UT Southwestern Benefits.
• Security-Sensitive Position: This role is subject to Texas Education Code §51.215 and requires background screening.
• UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.