Advanced Practice Provider, PRN Oncology

371008 - SCC-Advanced Practice Provider; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the oncology team in a PRN capacity, primarily supporting GI Medical Oncology with opportunities across other services. The APP will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to assess patients, review labs, coordinate treatment plans, and educate patients and families.

The role offers a flexible PRN schedule (approximately one day per week) with potential for additional

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of oncology experience as an APP.
• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher ARC-PA PA program or a master’s in nursing.
• Certification by NCCPA and Texas PA Board licensure or APRN with prescriptive authority. ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develops and evaluates the patient plan of care with labs and imaging results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills as appropriate.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Participates in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols.
• Collaborates on research projects and applies evidence-based practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Master's degree or higher from ARC-PA PA program

Master’s degree or higher in nursing

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, PRN Oncology (987089)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, PRN Oncology - ( 987089 )

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 and resources for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in our people with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. 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 Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our oncology team in a PRN capacity.

This position will primarily support GI Medical Oncology, with opportunities to provide support across other oncology services based on departmental needs.

The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered oncology care. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients, reviewing laboratory and diagnostic results, coordinating treatment plans, and providing patient and family education.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced oncology APP seeking a flexible PRN schedule while remaining engaged in a collaborative academic medical center environment. Veteran’s encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

PRN, approximately one day per week, with opportunities for additional coverage based on departmental needs and candidate availability.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) required.

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 on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 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) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, 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.

Primary Location

Work Locations

6001 Forest Park Rd 6001 Forest Park Rd Dallas 75390

Job

Advanced Practice Provider

Organization

371008 - SCC-Advanced Practice Provider

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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