Advanced Practice Provider - Anesthesia PeriOp Services

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus available

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) for the Anesthesia Perioperative Services Department. Ideal candidates have perioperative or PACU experience and a PA or APRN background with a master’s degree.

The role is 100% clinical and onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule typically 8am–5pm, some extended hours as needed. Competitive salary range reflects the role’s responsibilities and location in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA program per ARC-PA guidelines.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice; Texas authorization may apply.
• Preferred: at least two years of Advanced Practice Provider experience; perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and screen patients for medical history prior to procedures requiring anesthesia.
• Perform anesthetic risk assessments and optimize patient readiness.
• Coordinate labs, orders, and preoperative testing for optimization.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients on perioperative care and follow-up.
• Manage outpatient activities, triage, and scheduling.
• Participate in CME, conferences, and quality/performance projects.

Skills

APRN/PA experience

Clinical patient care

Education

PA Masters ARC-PA

Nurse practitioner masters or DNP

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) opportunity in Anesthesia Perioperative Services Department. Ideal candidate will be an Advanced Practice Provider with at least two years of patient care or healthcare experience. Prefer candidates with OR, Perioperative/Pre-op, PACU or procedural experience.

• This position is a 100% clinical role** Onsite Presence: Is Required
  

Shift: Monday - Friday typically 8am-5pm (maybe longer based on business needs)
Annual salary range: minimum $117,500 - midpoint $146,500 - maximum $176,500

What's in it for you?

Predictable Schedule & Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with daytime hours (typically 8 AM-5 PM), giving you stability and time for life outside of work.

Autonomy & Professional Growth

Work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing advanced clinical assessments and decision-making that expand your expertise in perioperative care.

Continuous Learning & Career Development

Access ongoing CME opportunities, departmental conferences, and performance improvement projects to keep your skills sharp and advance your professional credentials.

Key Job Functions

Outpatient Activities

• To assess and screen all patients for past medical, surgical, and anesthetic history prior to arrival for the planned procedure requiring anesthesia services.
• Performs anesthetic risk assessments, i.e., post-op nausea and vomiting, sleep apnea and difficult airway
• Orders and reviews labs and other ancillary tests required for patient optimization
• Works autonomously and collaborates with other members of healthcare team
• Instructs and counsels patients to carry out Perioperative care
• Conducts telephone assessments
• Assists with the management of unscheduled patient visits
• Assists with the management of emergency patient consults
• Coordinates the scheduling of special procedures and consults
• Performs clinical triaging and fast track clinic duties
• Actively participates in patient education and performance improvement projects
• Other duties as assigned

Continuing Education

• Secure Nurse Practitioner certification by achieving the required number of CME hours as stipulated by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Attends available continuing medical education opportunities
• Attends department conferences as scheduled

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: At least two years of Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) experience; OR, Perioperative/Pre-Op, PACU, or procedural experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Required: All of the following:
All of the following: 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) upon hire, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required by patient care area upon hire.
Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.
Required:
All of the following: 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.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183107
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes