Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) Leukemia

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Texas

On-site

USD 118,000 - 177,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension & retirement plans

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an APRN or PA to support leukemia patient care, research, and interdisciplinary communication under physician supervision. The role emphasizes diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease management within a collaborative academic healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has oncology experience, credentialing readiness, and strong teamwork skills to advance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program or equivalent for APRN.
PA certification by NCCPA and Texas PA licensure required.
APRN: Master’s in Nursing or DNP with Texas authorization.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care tailored to diagnosis, treatment, and needs.
Obtain histories, perform exams, and psychosocial assessments.
Review labs, imaging, and plan management with physician.
Document information in medical records per policy.
Perform admissions and discharges as assigned.
Manage symptoms and treatment toxicities with team.
Order consults, tests, and procedures as clinically indicated.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Patient communication

Research participation

Education

PA degree (ARC-PA accredited)

Master's or DNP for APRN

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson is home to Leukemia and supports a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing research, and improving outcomes for individuals affected by cancer. The APRN or PA plays an important role in supporting clinical care, research activities, and interdisciplinary communication across the continuum of care.

The APRN or PA contributes to patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing disease management under physician supervision while providing certain services independently according to scope of practice. The APRN or PA helps ensure consistency in care delivery, supports positive patient outcomes, and participates in clinical research activities. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.

The ideal candidate will have prior leukemia and/or oncology experience, including the management of patients undergoing cancer treatment. Experience in a multidisciplinary academic healthcare environment and involvement in clinical research is preferred.

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role directly contributes to advancing patient care, supporting innovative research, and improving outcomes for individuals throughout the cancer journey. Team members work alongside multidisciplinary experts, participate in meaningful clinical and research initiatives, and have access to resources that support professional development, career growth, and work-life balance.

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

Patient Care & Treatment

Provide quality patient care tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental stage, and identified needs
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations and psychosocial assessments
Review and interpret physical examination findings, laboratory results, and radiographic test results
Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic management plans in collaboration with the attending physician
Document all pertinent patient information in the medical record in accordance with institutional policy
Perform admission and discharge responsibilities as assigned
Manage symptoms, treatment toxicities, and disease-related complications in collaboration with the attending physician
Order consultations, diagnostic tests, and procedures as clinically indicated

Communication, Education & Collaboration

Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and external care providers
Facilitate communication among patients, families, primary teams, and multidisciplinary care teams
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care needs

Procedures & Privileging

Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures
Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration of intrathecal chemotherapy
Maintain required procedural privileges upon successful credentialing and approval

Research Support

Participate in the conduct of clinical research activities
Assist with eligibility assessments for clinical research studiesMonitor patients for side effects and toxicities associated with investigational treatments
Document research-related findings according to protocol requirements

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Physician Assistant: 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.

APRN: 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:

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.

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.

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