Advance Practice Provider - General Medical Oncology - TMC / Sugar Land

UT MD Anderson

Sugar Land (TX)

Hybrid

USD 118,000 - 177,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Pension/retirement plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to support the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service in General Oncology. The role spans Sugar Land and Texas Medical Center with a hybrid onsite/remote schedule, enabling cross-site patient management and clinical research support.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in oncology, Texas BON/TSBPAE licensure, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience in general oncology.
Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant as required by Texas BON/TSBPAE.
BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical care across ambulatory oncology sites.
Document encounters, order chemotherapy, and manage prescriptions.
Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Oncology experience

Ambulatory care

Multidisciplinary care

Clinical coordination

Education

Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider - General Oncology - Sugarland and Texas Medical Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.

The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line in the Department of General Oncology and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality ambulatory oncology care across multiple clinic locations. The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient management, clinical support, and continuity of care for patients with thoracic and head and neck malignancies.

Within the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line, the Advanced Practice Provider performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic activitiesindependently and in a co-managed setting with the physician. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient outcomes throughout the care continuum through direct patient care, clinical research support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ambulatory treatment management.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum two years of experience in general oncology, preferably in the area of Thoracic and/or Head & Neck Medical Oncology.

Salary: Min $117,500.00 - Mid $146500 - Max $176,500.00

The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.

Onsite: One day at the Sugarland location and Two days at Texas Medical Center location. Remote: Two days per week.

Work Location: Sugarland and Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to help build and support a growing Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology practice while directly impacting patient outcomes through advanced oncology care, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The position provides professional growth through close partnership with physician leadership, participation in innovative cancer treatment programs, and exposure to both community-based and academic practice environments while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Clinical Patient Care

Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
Document clinic progress notes, primary medical evaluations, and consultation notes
Write outpatient orders including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors
Assist with prescriptions, chemotherapy orders, imaging requests, and scheduling activities
Evaluate clinic drop-in patients
Screen patient telephone calls and elevate concerns when appropriate
Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center
Assume responsibility for scheduled and drop-in patients during physician absences
Attend patient care meetings and collaborate with assigned physicians
Travel between the Sugarland and Texas Medical Center locations to support clinic operations

Clinical Research & Protocol Support

Screen patients for clinical trial eligibility
Obtain charts and imaging studies for clinical trial review and analysis

Records Management & Administrative Functions

File, sort, distribute, and copy patient and departmental documentation
Maintain confidential and technical information appropriately
Prepare reports and presentation materials
Dictate correspondence to referring physicians
Retrieve patient charts from Medical Records
Coordinate clinic paperwork and operational activities
Organize and communicate information in a clear and effective manner

Multidisciplinary Coordination & Tumor Board Activities

Coordinate services across departments to support patient care initiatives and projects
Compile case study information discussed during tumor board conferences
Review patient charts to verify consults and imaging orders align with conference recommendations
Ensure multidisciplinary conference recommendations are documented within 48 hours in EPIC's problem list
Communicate with fellows regarding missing information and incomplete referral orders
Provide tumor board coverage when the multidisciplinary conference manager is unavailable
Support departmental goals through proactive decision-making and collaboration

EDUCATION

Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

Experience

Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

Prior General Medical Oncology or Thoracic Head & Medical Oncology experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

Preferred:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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