Oncology Acute Care AP/NP: Infusion Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver oncology-focused acute care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, infusion teams, and care partners to manage urgent oncology issues.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, admissions coordination, and support for infusion operations. Prior oncology or inpatient experience is highly valued; four 10-hour shifts per week with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree or higher in nursing with completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.

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.

Education

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

Master's degree or higher in nursing with AP Education Program

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver oncology-focused acute care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, infusion teams, and care partners to manage urgent oncology issues.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, admissions coordination, and support for infusion operations. Prior oncology or inpatient experience is highly valued; four 10-hour shifts per week with