Advanced Practice Provider I- Tyler

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CME budget

Annual education days

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Tyler is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Gynecology Oncology clinic. This full-time role supports direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in collaboration with practice physicians.

The ideal candidate has NP or PA credentials with oncology experience. MSN or CNS pathways are acceptable, with current BLS/CPR and state licensure. Opportunities include CME budget and career advancement.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited nursing school with NP program completion.
• RN licensure and current State Board registration.
• Nurse Practitioner licensure in practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• NCCPA certification for PAs.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist program completion and CNS licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Initiate and document interventions; prescribe therapies as indicated.
• Perform procedures after training.
• Educate patients and families; promote wellness and community resources.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Complete charge capture and medical records timely.

Skills

Patient care

Oncology experience

Gynecology oncology knowledge

Education

MSN

Nurse Practitioner program

RN licensure

NP licensure

BLS/CPR certification

NCCPA certification

Physician Assistant program

Clinical Nurse Specialist program

CNS licensure

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position will support the Tyler location. This position will support the Gynecology Oncology department.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Texas Oncology is a busy and well-established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care. Our Gynecology Oncology team also provides care at multiple other East Texas clinics and cancer centers including Lonview and Nacogdoches.

Why work for us?

Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as annual allotment of education days. We provide tailored professional onboarding.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to)

The primary role of the APP is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, in collaboration with practice physicians. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. APPs support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures after appropriate training.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
• May promote/provide staff education.
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Opportunities:

• Educational development
• Leadership roles
• Teaching
• Career advancement

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Tyler Advanced Practice Provider Gynecology Oncology clinic position will have the following background and experience:

A PA, Womens Health APP and oncology experience is preferred.

Nurse Practitioner

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

Physician Assistant

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification. This position is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program. This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post-MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Ability to travel to outreach clinics and cancer centers.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an gynecology oncology clinic environment.

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