Assistant Director, Advanced Practice Providers - Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Providers. This role manages over 100 APPs, leads quality improvement efforts, and collaborates on strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in nursing or an accredited Physician Assistant program, along with 5 years of relevant experience in oncology. A leadership mindset and ACLS certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or Physician Assistant.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• 5 years of oncology clinical experience with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide management to over 100 APPs and APP leaders.
• Lead quality improvement efforts within assigned areas.
• Develop and implement compliance assurance for APPs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical oversight

Education

Master’s degree or higher in nursing

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant 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 Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP), Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide direct and indirect management to over 100 APPs and APP leaders across the continuum of care, including inpatient and ambulatory sites. Render subject‑matter expertise on APP privileging, onboarding, clinical practice, and utilization. Identify and lead quality improvement efforts within assigned areas. Identify and lead strategic endeavors to best support the operational needs of the clinical enterprise on campus and across regional sites. Collaborate with the Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) leaders to support APP programs including APP fellowships, practice transition efforts, and professional development endeavors. Lead the development of and serve as OAPP executive sponsor for various committees and workgroups.

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!

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.
• 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.
• Licensure as Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA) licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• 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.

Experience

5 years of oncology clinical experience with demonstrated progressive leadership and administrative responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Serves as a specialty area expert within the department regarding Advanced Practice Provider (APP) professional requirements, scope of practice, regulatory and compliance requirements. Conducts audits on APP practice, documents, and compliance with quality assurance initiatives.
• Develops and implements APP compliance assurance for privileges and skills.
• Provides administrative oversight for all APPs in the department to assure consistent practice principles and operations.
• Provides leadership support for physicians within department to optimize utilization of APP roles.
• Provides guidance for Lead APPs in the department to foster leadership growth.
• Works in collaboration with the Director of Advanced Practice Providers to create new APP opportunities aligned with strategic growth initiatives of the UT Southwestern Health System and the department.
• Partners with the Director of Advanced Practice Providers to develop and implement best practice models with expected outcomes, targets, and goals for APPs in the department.
• Monitors outcomes and satisfaction data of all department APPs and develop action plans accordingly.
• Oversees recruitment efforts of APPs in the department. Develops and supports formalized departmental orientation for newly hired APPs.
• Develops and facilitates educational experiences for APPs in the department for continued professional growth and optimal retention.
• Oversees and/or schedules all APP coverage in the department.
• Seeks opportunities to maintain clinical competence and skill proficiency.
• Performs all clinical duties that are in alignment with their scope of practice, training and experience.
• 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.

Additional Information

Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Apr 8, 2026, 11:13:41 PM