Advanced Practice Provider, Community Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement programs

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Community Oncology team. The NP/PA will deliver outpatient oncology and hematology care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of oncology/hematology experience and holds a PA/NP graduate degree with Texas licensure and prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of oncology and/or hematology experience.
• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program OR master’s degree or higher in nursing with APRN practice authorization.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Synthesizes data to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting labs and imaging.
• Provides management, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Facilitates quality initiatives and/or clinical research protocols to improve practice performance.

Skills

Oncology experience

Education

ARC-PA PA program or APRN master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Community Oncology team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide outpatient oncology and hematology care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and infusion staff.

The Community Oncology APP serves as a key clinical provider managing patients throughout the cancer care continuum. Responsibilities include independently evaluating patients in clinic, performing history and physical examinations, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic results, coordinating care, providing patient and family education, prescribing medications, and collaborating closely with physicians to deliver high-quality oncology and hematology care. APPs also provide acute patient support within the infusion center, including the evaluation and management of infusion reactions and other patient care escalations.

This position is primarily based at the RedBird Community Oncology location in South Dallas and is ideal for providers with at least two years of oncology and/or hematology experience who enjoy practicing in a community‑based setting while remaining connected to a nationally recognized academic cancer center. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clinic Hours

Primarily 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, consisting of three 12‑hour shifts plus one 4‑hour shift per week. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic and infusion center coverage. Voluntary cross‑coverage opportunities may be available at other Community Oncology locations.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Experience and Education

Minimum of two (2) years of oncology and/or hematology experience required.

Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC‑PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Licensure and Certification

Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Job Duties

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.