Advanced Practice Provider - General Medical Oncology - TMC / Woodlands

MD Anderson Cancer Center

The Woodlands (TX)

Hybrid

USD 118,000 - 177,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage start 1

PTO & illness bank

Holidays and wellness benefits

Tuition Assistance after 6 months

Pension & retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join General Oncology, supporting thoracic and head & neck malignancies across The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center. This ambulatory role emphasizes patient care, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of general oncology experience and hold BON/TSBPAE licensure, with a pathway to prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

Required: Written authorization from the Texas BON or TSBPAE to function as APRN or PA, aligned with clinical practice area.
Minimum two years of experience in General Oncology; Thoracic/Head & Neck experience preferred.
BLS or CPR certification required; may include ACLS/PALS as needed by service area.

Responsibilities

Provide direct ambulatory oncology patient care and co-managed physician support.
Perform clinical assessments, document progress notes, and manage outpatient orders.
Coordinate multidisciplinary tumor board activities and clinical trials support.
Travel between The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center locations to support operations.

Skills

Oncology care

Clinical coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BON/TSBPAE licensure

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider - General Oncology - The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line in the Department of General Oncology and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality ambulatory oncology care across multiple clinic locations. The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient management, clinical support, and continuity of care for patients with thoracic and head and neck malignancies.

Within the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line, the Advanced Practice Provider performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic activities independently and in a co-managed setting with the physician. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient outcomes throughout the care continuum through direct patient care, clinical research support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ambulatory treatment management.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum two years of experience in general oncology, preferably in the area of Thoracic and/or Head & Neck Medical Oncology.

Salary: Min $117,500.00 - Mid $146500 - Max $176,500.00

The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. Onsite: Two days at The Woodlands location and One day at Texas Medical Center location. Remote: Two days per week.

Work Location: The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to help build and support a growing Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology practice while directly impacting patient outcomes through advanced oncology care, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The position provides professional growth through close partnership with physician leadership, participation in innovative cancer treatment programs, and exposure to both community-based and academic practice environments while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.

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

Clinical Patient Care

Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
Document clinic progress notes, primary medical evaluations, and consultation notes
Write outpatient orders including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors
Assist with prescriptions, chemotherapy orders, imaging requests, and scheduling activities
Evaluate clinic drop-in patients
Screen patient telephone calls and escalat concerns when appropriate
Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center
Assume responsibility for scheduled and drop-in patients during physician absences
Attend patient care meetings and collaborate with assigned physicians
Travel between The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center locations to support clinic operations

Clinical Research & Protocol Support

Screen patients for clinical trial eligibility
Obtain charts and imaging studies for clinical trial review and analysis
Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trials
Support administrative and patient care activities related to research protocols
Identify patients who may benefit from protocol enrollment
Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients
Perform physical examinations and assessments related to protocol participation
Present patient histories and examination findings to attending physicians

Records Management & Administrative Functions

File, sort, distribute, and copy patient and departmental documentation
Maintain confidential and technical information appropriately
Prepare reports and presentation materials
Dictate correspondence to referring physicians
Retrieve patient charts from Medical Records
Coordinate clinic paperwork and operational activities
Organize and communicate information in a clear and effective manner

Multidisciplinary Coordination & Tumor Board Activities

Coordinate services across departments to support patient care initiatives and projects
Compile case study information discussed during tumor board conferences
Review patient charts to verify consults and imaging orders align with conference recommendations
Ensure multidisciplinary conference recommendations are documented within 48 hours in EPIC's problem list
Communicate with fellows regarding missing information and incomplete referral orders
Provide tumor board coverage when the multidisciplinary conference manager is unavailable
Support departmental goals through proactive decision-making and collaboration

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.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

Prior General Medical Oncology or Thoracic Head & Medical Oncology experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

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.

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