Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Urology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one for

PTO and Extended Illness Bank

Tuition Assistance Program after six ?

Pension/retirement plans

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Urology for inpatient and outpatient care. The role includes direct patient care, assisting with surgeries, and contributing to education and research within a collaborative academic healthcare environment.

Minimum two years of APP experience in urology preferred. The position offers significant professional development, generous benefits, and opportunities to work with leading clinicians at the Texas

Qualifications

• PA or APRN licensure per Texas BON/TSBPAE requirements.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be required or preferred.
• PA/NP license and privileges must be maintained.
• Clinical privileges must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and perform physical exams; develop management plans with physicians.
• Review/order diagnostic tests and radiographic results; manage patient treatment plans.
• Perform procedures, prescribe treatment, and assist in surgery.
• Manage pre- and post-operative patient care in coordination with physicians and team.

Education

Master's degree in ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Urology is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, surgical innovation, and clinical outcomes, ranking #5 in he nation in US. News & World Report for 2025-2026. As part of a nationally ranked Urology team, the APP will contribute to cutting-edge care and surgical innovation. Join a collaborative team known for surgical excellence, patient-centered care, and continuous professional development. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will join a collaborative team where advanced practice providers are integrated into every aspect of patient care across inpatient and surgical settings.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide direct patient care, assist with surgical procedures, and contribute to research and education initiatives and will primarily support patients at the Texas Medical Center campus. This position will function in the outpatient clinic setting as well as the operating room. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Through an integrated approach to patient care, research, prevention, and education, UT MD Anderson is committed to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world.

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in Urology, including at least two years of APP experience. Candidates should be committed to delivering patient-centered care, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and supporting both outpatient and surgical patient populations.

Advanced Practice Provider - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urology Inpatient

Salary: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00

Work Location: Main Campus at the Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports the mission of delivering exceptional cancer care through specialized urology services. Team members have the opportunity to work alongside leading clinicians, contribute to meaningful patient outcomes, and grow professionally in a collaborative academic healthcare environment while benefiting from programs that support well-being 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history and performs physical exam on patients. Interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results and come up with a management plan for patients in concert with fellow and faculty physicians. Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Documents in chart for all patients seen.
• Reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results. Formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• 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.
• Performs as first or second assist on operative cases using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the attending physician and Fellows. An in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of both cancer as well as surgical process and wound healing is necessary.
• Provide patient education which requires good interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of urologic oncology.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team to include but not limited to Physician, Advanced Practice Providers, providers from other hospital services, in-patient and outpatient nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, Physical Therapist, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists and other Allied Health team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
  Master's Degree 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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: PAC - Physician Assistant Certifica Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and
• Required: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire or
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire
• Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire and
• Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.

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.

EXPERIENCE

Required: None.

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.

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Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183387
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days
• 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