Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off day one

Retirement programs TRS

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Inpatient GI Surgical Oncology team. This full‑time APP supports patients undergoing major oncologic surgery and ensures continuity of care throughout hospitalization, collaborating with surgeons, residents, and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include postoperative management, early recognition of clinical changes, nutrition and wound/drain care, and timely discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Or a master’s degree or higher in nursing with TX Board of Nursing authorization.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Synthesizes data to develop the patient plan of care including labs and imaging.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills appropriate to specialty and training.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Contributes to quality initiatives and clinical research protocols to improve practice.
• Collaborates on research projects and applies evidence-based best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical experience

Surgical oncology

Acute care

Education

ARC-PA PA program (Master's)

Nursing Master’s degree (TX licensure)

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

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
• 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

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, surgery experience, or a surgical background applicable to GI 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

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

Organization

371008 - SCC-Advanced Practice Provider

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 29, 2026, 9:46:17 PM