Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology team. This full-time APP will support patients undergoing major oncologic surgery and provide continuity throughout the hospitalization in collaboration with surgeons, residents, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams.

The role focuses on postoperative management, monitoring for complications, nutrition, wound and drain care, discharge planning, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year surgical, surgical oncology, acute care, or inpatient experience preferred.
• Experience managing postoperative patients and coordinating complex inpatient care is preferred.
• Strong clinical communication and team collaboration in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations per age/diagnosis.
• Develop and evaluate care plans; order/interpret labs and imaging as needed.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participate in quality initiatives and clinical research; apply best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Postoperative care

Education

Master's degree ARC-PA or equivalent

TX RN with APRN licensure and prescriptive authority

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology (973984)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology - ( 973984 )

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

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology team. This full-time APP will support patients undergoing major oncologic surgery and provide continuity throughout the hospitalization in collaboration with surgeons, residents, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Primary responsibilities include postoperative management, assessment of acute clinical changes, symptom management, nutrition, wound and drain care, monitoring for surgical complications, multidisciplinary coordination, and timely discharge planning. This position is focused on inpatient care and does not include routine operating room responsibilities. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Full-time weekday schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The designated weekday off will be determined based on team and service needs. No weekend or holiday coverage is required.

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
• 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

A minimum of one (1) year of surgical, surgical oncology, acute care, or other relevant inpatient experience is preferred.

Experience managing postoperative patients, recognizing acute clinical changes, and coordinating complex inpatient care is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, communicates directly, advocates appropriately, and can identify and communicate support needs within a collaborative team environment.

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.

For Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) training or experience is preferred. Candidates with prior First Assist experience in the operating room, endocrine surgery experience, or a surgical background applicable to endocrine surgery are strongly preferred.

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390

Job

Advanced Practice Provider

Organization

371008 - SCC-Advanced Practice Provider

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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