Pediatric Surgery PA | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Dell Children's Medical Center

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday

Incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Dell Children's is looking for a full-time experienced APRN or PA to join our elite Pediatric Surgery APP team!
* Join our established team of 10 physicians and 20 APPs
* Practice setting: inpatient
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Deliver comprehensive pediatric surgical care by collaborating closely with surgeons and the Surgery/Trauma APP team to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
* Lead specialized gastrostomy and wound care management for pediatric patients, ensuring precise clinical interventions and optimal healing outcomes.
* Empower families and hospital providers through dedicated education and counseling on preventative health, specialized treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
* Champion accurate patient care journeys by documenting clinical assessments and treatments to ensure high-quality, seamless continuity of care.

About the Facility

• Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
• Serving a population of Austin, Texas
• 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN or APP specifically caring for pediatric patients with gastrostomy tubes, stomas, and complex wound care needs.