EPILEPSY Program Manager

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. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The Program Manager for Epilepsy engages in programmatic planning and implementation strategies; coordinates and collaborates patient care between clinic and hospital personnel in regards to patient education and throughput; facilitates collaboration with providers to ensure all aspects of care are to program specifications and communicated accordingly. This roles facilitates increased program growth by ensuring compliance with all accreditation bodies for both inpatient and outpatient services.

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
  
  

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education
  
  

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Experience
  
  

3-5 years of experience in the field of Nursing.

• Licenses and Certifications
  
  

(NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Nursing Licensure in the State of Texas Upon Hire

Job Duties

• Assure continuous compliance with all relevant CMS, State, accreditory and other regulatory affiliates and standards at all times. Assess and monitor all hospital and department policies, procedures, and activities for compliance with regulatory, accreditation, licensure, and professional standards as it relates to the program. Evaluates appropriate corrective action in partnership with relevant management to ensure that appropriate documentation is completed and maintained in accordance with regulations. Recommend and, as appropriate, implement educational efforts for orientation and in-services as needed.
• Participates in strategic planning activities for the service line, completes assigned goals as part of the process; demonstrates support for and participates as requested in achieving UTSW and the programs service line goals.
• Leads and directs achievement in the provision of quality care to the programs patient specific patient population. Participates in the development of appropriate policies and procedures required for the provision of effective and efficient care of programs patient population. Analyzes data and coordinates implementation of practice changes as needed. In conjunction with Clinical Education and Department Managers, coordinates education and verifies competence of staff performing care within the program patient population.
• Coordinates and facilitates in collaboration with the education department and medical director the provision of educational opportunities for staff, physicians, patients, external providers of care, and the community. Identifies and pursues opportunities to provide information and/or services to the community to promote UT Southwestern and this patient specific population and Program. Identifies relevant areas for nursing research, initiates projects and participates on research team outcomes.
• Works closely with leadership to assure accurate and timely documentation, outcome reports for interpretation, and presents data along with patient satisfaction data, to management team and staff with recommendations for areas to improve. Drafts policies and procedures as necessary to meet standards and objectives and presents them to the management team for approval. Serves as liaison for the program and is active in coordinating and presenting data to outside quality improvement groups/activities and/or educational opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Professional & Executive

Organization

846005 - Neuroscience Admin

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

May 19, 2026, 8:29:22 PM