Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Primary Care & Survivorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Onco-Primary Care Program within the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The APP will deliver outpatient survivorship and primary care for adult cancer survivors, collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and care teams to coordinate longitudinal care. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing chronic conditions, ordering tests, educating patients and families, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Primary Care with the ability to independently manage patients with complex medical histories including cancer survivorship and chronic conditions.
• Master's degree in PA program OR Master's in nursing with accredited APP education.
• Certification by NCCPA and Texas PA licensure OR APRN licensure with prescriptive authority.
• ACLS certification per UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations appropriate to age and diagnosis.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans with appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in required procedures and clinical skills.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families about survivorship and preventive care.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in quality improvement or clinical research.
• Collaborate on research protocols and apply best practices to patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Primary Care

Clinical Assessment

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Nurse Practitioner education

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 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

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 AND EDUCATION

Experience

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) 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.

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.