Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider II- Mt. Pleasant

Texas Oncology; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous CME budget

Annual allotment of education days

Tailored professional onboarding

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Mount Pleasant. This full-time position involves direct patient care, education, and collaboration with physicians. Candidates should possess appropriate licensure and certification.

The role offers opportunities for educational development, leadership, and career advancement. Successful candidates will represent Texas Oncology’s commitment to quality patient outcomes in a supportive teamwork environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years post-MSN experience preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions.
• Performs procedures after appropriate training.
• May provide case management for patients.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication skills

Clinical procedures

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Clinical Nurse Specialist program

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full‑time position will support the Mt. Pleasant location in the Medical Oncology department. Typical hours for this position are Mon‑Fri from 8am‑5pm.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

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 an annual allotment of education days. We provide tailored professional onboarding.

What does the Advanced Practice Provider do?

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

• 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 Advanced Practice Provider position will have the following background and experience:

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.

Physician Assistant

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA 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.

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 of 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

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.

Work Environment

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.