Nurse Practitioner, Solid Tumor Inpatient

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

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Solid Tumor team. The NP or PA serves as a key clinical provider within a multidisciplinary team, handling hospital-based oncologic care, admissions, discharges, and coordination of care.

You will perform comprehensive exams, interpret labs and imaging, participate in research protocols, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA) required.
• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C).
• Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas on hire.
• CPR/ACLS/related life-support certifications as UT Southwestern policy requires.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive H&P exams and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develops care plans using labs, imaging, and diagnostics.
• Maintains proficiency in specialty-specific procedures.
• Provides patient/family education and care coordination.
• Participates in quality initiatives and research protocols.
• Collaborates on research and applies evidence-based practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant program (ARC‑PA)

NCCPA certification (PA‑C)

Texas Physician Assistant license upon hire

AHA life‑support certification(s) required by policy

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 experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Solid Tumor team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as a key clinical provider within a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team, working in close collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and support staff. The CUH inpatient solid tumor APP focuses on the hospital‑based care of patients with known and unknown oncologic disease. They are key members of a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health care providers. Advanced Practice Provider care includes history and physicals, admissions, discharges, interpreting laboratory values, radiograph interpretation and other diagnostics, care of research patients, coordination of care, progress notes, family and patient education, referrals, and prescription of medications both inpatient and outpatient.

Clinic Hours

Variable 10° and 12° shifts (one weekend per month and holidays)

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!

Required

Education

• Master's degree graduate of a Master's degree or higher; accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC‑PA)

Licenses and Certifications

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification (PA‑C)
• Certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board upon hire
• Current American Heart Association life‑support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers

Preferred

• Experience: 1 year relevant clinical experience

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.

EEO

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

Texas—Dallas—5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

371008 – SCC‑Advanced Practice Provider

Schedule

Full‑time

Shift

Variable

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jul 7, 2026, 9:20:52 PM