Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Research

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

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Solid Tumor Research team at Clements University Hospital. The APP will support Phase I solid tumor research patients and expand to other oncology populations as the program grows.

The role requires collaboration with physicians and research partners while maintaining independent clinical practice, with prescreening, patient management, study review, and reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires oncology Advanced Practice Provider experience and ability to work with physicians and research partners.
• Experience in research patient management, prescreening, study reviews, and reporting is preferred.
• Graduate degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program or an advanced nursing degree with board-authorized practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Develop and evaluate patient care plans using lab, imaging, and diagnostic results.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical and procedural skills relevant to oncology APP tasks.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Support quality initiatives and clinical research protocols to improve practice performance.
• Collaborate on research projects and apply evidence-based practices to patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oncology APP experience

Clinical research

Education

PA degree or ARC-PA

Nurse practitioner degree

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) at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Solid Tumor Research team at Clements University Hospital (CUH). This position will initially support Phase I solid tumor research patients, with the opportunity to expand across additional oncology research populations as the program continues to grow.

The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and research partners while maintaining an independent clinical practice. Responsibilities include patient prescreening, research patient management, study review, and required reporting. The APP will also cross-train to support coverage across solid tumor and hematologic malignancy research.

This position is ideal for an experienced oncology APP who is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and interested in supporting the continued growth of an oncology research program. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Full-time schedule consisting of 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday with one administrative session. Typical start time is 7:30 a.m., with flexibility based on business needs. No weekends or holidays are currently 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 AND EDUCATION

Experience

A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of research experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred.

Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is required, with solid tumor experience strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and able to work effectively with physicians and team members while supporting cross-coverage within the research program.

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.