Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT-System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. 

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About The Program:

• →The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Pediatric Neurology provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with acute and chronic neurological disorders.
• →Working collaboratively with pediatric neurologists, physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• →The APP evaluates patients, obtains medical histories, performs neurological assessments.
• →Develops treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• →Prescribes medications within scope of practice and coordinates ongoing care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• →The APP serves as a key member of the pediatric neuroscience team, providing patient and family education.
• →Facilitating care coordination, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and participating in clinical education and research activities.
• →This position typically reports to the Division Chief, Department Chair, or APP leadership within Pediatric Neurology.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), or other terminal clinical degree.
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric neurology, pediatric neurosciences, or pediatric specialty care experience.
• Experience in an academic medical center, tertiary healthcare system, or children's hospital.
• Experience participating in clinical research, quality improvement, or program-development initiatives.
• Experience managing patients with epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, headache disorders, movement disorders, or neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

• Current licensure in the State of Texas as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current national certification appropriate to discipline.
• Prescriptive authority in accordance with Texas law and organizational requirements.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within designated timeframe.

• Certification in Acute Care
• Specialty fellowship or advanced training in Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Neurosciences, or related specialty area.
• Participation in professional neurology, neuroscience, pediatric, or APP organizations.

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$106,000+ depending on qualifications

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Lifting and moving
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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