Advanced Practice Provider, Urologic Oncology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Urologic Oncology team. This is a primarily outpatient role with duties across cancer care, evaluations, treatment planning, and patient education.

New graduates are welcome; oncology experience is a plus. Role is based mainly at UT Southwestern with occasional support at the Frisco campus.

Qualifications

• One year of urology experience preferred.
• Graduate education and Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice.
• ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations.
• Develops and implements treatment and symptom management plans.
• Orders and interprets laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
• Provides patient and family education and counseling.
• Collaborates in multidisciplinary care and participates in research initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's in Nursing

ARC-PA PA program

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 (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Urologic Oncology team. This is a primarily outpatient role supporting patients with urologic malignancies across the continuum of cancer care. The APP will provide comprehensive patient evaluations, develop and implement treatment and symptom management plans, interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe therapies in collaboration with the oncology team, coordinate multidisciplinary care, provide patient and family education, and support patients throughout their cancer journey. Candidates with urology and/or oncology experience are preferred; however, new graduates are welcome to apply. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday with flexibility for four 10-hour shifts. This is a fully outpatient position with no operating room responsibilities. The role is primarily based at UT Southwestern with occasional support at the Frisco campus as needed.

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE

One (1) or more years of urology experience preferred. Candidates with oncology, surgical, or related specialty experience will also be considered. New graduates are welcome to apply.

EDUCATION

• 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. OR
• Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the 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 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 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 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.