Advanced Practice Provider, Community Oncology (Dallas)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan (day one)

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off from day one

RETIREMENT PROGRAMS (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Employee benefits overview

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Community Oncology Program. You will provide outpatient oncology/hematology care with physicians, nurses, and staff in a collaborative setting across multiple specialties.

The role emphasizes patient follow-up, symptom management, education, and care coordination, with potential coverage at additional community locations. Oncology passion and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year oncology/hematology experience.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or Master's in Nursing with APRN and Texas licensure.
• NCCPA certification or Texas APRN licensure with prescriptive authority. ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing physical exams based on age/diagnosis.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans with labs, imaging, and tests.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedures as appropriate.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participates in quality initiatives and clinical research within the program.
• Collaborates on research protocols and applies evidence-based practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oncology/hematology experience

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree in Nursing with APRN

Texas Board of Nursing licensure

Prescriptive authority by Texas Board of Nursing

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Community Oncology Program. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide outpatient oncology and hematology care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and support staff. The APP will support community oncologists across multiple oncology specialties through patient follow-up visits, symptom management, care coordination, review of laboratory and diagnostic results, patient education, medication management, and in-basket support. This position is primarily based in Dallas and supports physicians who provide subspecialty oncology services within the Community Oncology Program. Providers may also assist with coverage at other community oncology locations, including Richardson, Moncrief, and RedBird, based on operational needs. This opportunity is ideal for providers who enjoy variety, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are passionate about providing high-quality cancer care while remaining connected to a nationally recognized academic cancer center. Veteran's encouraged to apply

Schedule: Primarily 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule may consist of four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts plus one 4-hour shift depending on clinic needs. Voluntary cross-coverage opportunities may be available at other Community Oncology locations.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of oncology and/or hematology experience required.

Education

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) Certification 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

Security

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.

EEO Statement

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.