Advanced Practice Provider, Neuro-Oncology (Inpatient/Outpatient)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Neuro-Oncology team. This hybrid inpatient/outpatient role provides compassionate care to patients with neurologic and oncologic conditions, collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals.

You will perform patient assessments, admissions and discharges, interpret diagnostics, plan treatments, educate patients, and participate in quality initiatives and clinical

Qualifications

• Experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Neuro-Oncology required; Oncology experience preferred.
• Licensed as Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification and PA-C credential; Texas licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) per UT Southwestern policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting labs and imaging.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills relevant to neuro-oncology care.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participates in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols to improve practice.
• Collaborates in research projects and applies evidence-based practices to patient care.

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

The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Neuro-Oncology team. This hybrid inpatient/outpatient role provides care for patients with neurologic and oncologic conditions across the continuum of care.

The APP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health professionals to manage inpatient and outpatient Neuro-Oncology patients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, admissions and discharges, diagnostic interpretation, treatment planning, care coordination, patient education, and medication management.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized Neuro-Oncology experts in a supportive, highly collaborative environment while practicing with a high degree of autonomy.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic responsibilities

Benefits

• 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!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Previous experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Neuro-Oncology required; experience in Oncology preferred.

• Education Master's Degree Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program
• Licenses and Certifications (NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and (PA-C) Phy Assistant - Certified Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire and Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire

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.

EEO

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

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026, 8:22:28 PM