Advanced Practice Provider (APRN / PA) - Urology - The Woodlands

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their team, providing essential support in patient care. In this role, you will assist supervising physicians in delivering effective, patient-centered care, while also engaging in research projects that enhance clinical practices. You will work in both outpatient clinics and operating rooms, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient wellness and to collaborate with a team of professionals committed to excellence in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in PA or Nursing required; clinical experience preferred.
• PA certification and Texas licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in patient care, including diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Perform procedures and manage patient treatment in outpatient and OR settings.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Testing

Therapeutic Management

Collaboration in Research

Fine Motor Skills

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited PA program

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary function of the Physician Assistant is to assist supervising physicians in providing direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. Demonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness. Counsel and educate patients and their families about disease and illness. This PA position will function in the outpatient clinic setting as well as the operating room. The work locations are the MDACC Woodlands location and MDACC Main Campus in the Texas Medical Center.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. Obtains medical history and performs physical exam on patients. Interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results and comes up with a management plan for patients in concert with faculty physicians. Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Dictates in chart for all patients seen.
2. Reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results. Formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes.
3. Performs as first or second assist on operative cases using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
4. Performs procedures, prescribes treatment, and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements. Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources.
5. Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols, and applies research to practice.
6. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.

Required: Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: None.

Preferred: A minimum of one year of clinical experience as an APP in an inpatient setting or a minimum of two years clinical experience in an outpatient setting. Radiation or oncologic background preferred but not required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Required: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of the following departments: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).

Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).

MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.