Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Primary Care & Survivorship

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Onco-Primary Care Program seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our survivorship and primary care team. The NP/PA will deliver comprehensive outpatient care to adult cancer survivors, including those who survived childhood cancer, within a recognized program that blends survivorship and primary care.

The APP collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and support teams to manage cancer surveillance, labs, and education, enabling thorough,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Primary Care (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) with ability to independently manage patients with complex medical histories, including cancer survivorship and multiple chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job Summary

The UT Southwestern Onco-Primary Care Program, part of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing survivorship and primary care team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult cancer survivors, including adult survivors of childhood cancer, within a nationally recognized program that integrates survivorship care and primary care. The APP serves as a key clinical provider responsible for evaluating patients, managing acute and chronic medical conditions, providing risk‑based survivorship care, conducting cancer surveillance, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and delivering patient and family education. Working closely with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, nurses, and supportive care teams, the APP will help patients navigate the long‑term effects of cancer and its treatment while ensuring comprehensive, longitudinal primary care. Candidates with prior primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, hospitalist, or complex chronic disease management experience are strongly preferred. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Outpatient practice with no call, weekends, or holiday requirements.

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
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Experience and Education

Minimum 3 years of experience in Primary Care (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) with the ability to independently manage patients with complex medical histories, including cancer survivorship and multiple chronic conditions.

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) is 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.

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

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.

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.

Location

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026, 11:19:05 PM