Pediatric Child Abuse NP / PA

Location: Austin, Texas 

Facility Name: Dell Children's Medical Center

Schedule: Full-Time

This is a great opportunity for a Advanced Practice Provider to join our team in a highly collaborative, mission-driven role within a multidisciplinary child abuse and sexual assault program at a Level I pediatric trauma center.

• Join our established multidisciplinary team of 2 physicians, 1 APP, 2 social workers, a SANE coordinator, a nurse program manager, and a program analyst.
• Call structure: One week per month 
• Practice setting: mix of both inpatient and outpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Lead specialized medical evaluations for children and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring a compassionate and expert approach to complex cases of suspected abuse or neglect.

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary ecosystem, partnering with law enforcement, CPS, and advocacy centers to provide the medical clarity necessary for child protection and legal proceedings.

About the Facility

• Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
• Serving a population of central Austin
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
• supportive, team-based environment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

• 2 years of pediatric advance practice provider experience 

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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