Gynecologic Oncology APP - Surgical First-Assist & Clinic

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and paid holidays

On-site childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Gynecologic Oncology Program in Fort Worth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a growing team delivering surgical, inpatient, and outpatient oncology care with a collaborative physician-APP-nurse team.

The APP will perform surgical first assist duties, participate in inpatient rounds, and support patients through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up, contributing to program expansion in the Fort Worth community.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in Gynecologic Oncology, Oncology, Women's Health, Surgical Oncology, or a related specialty.
• First assist experience is strongly preferred for Physician Assistants. RNFA certification is preferred for Nurse Practitioners.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Gynecologic Oncology Program in Fort Worth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a growing team delivering surgical, inpatient, and outpatient oncology care with a collaborative physician-APP-nurse team.

The APP will perform surgical first assist duties, participate in inpatient rounds, and support patients through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up, contributing to program expansion in the Fort Worth community.