Physician Assistant - General Oncology (10am-7pm)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas, Sugar Land (WI, TX); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality patient care in a hybrid setting. This role involves conducting assessments, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and experience in oncology. Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes and contributing to clinical trials.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in Medical Oncology preferred.
• PA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care.
• Conduct preliminary assessments and document clinic progress notes.
• Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessments

Research

Education

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Provider position is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in the ambulatory care setting in the Houston Area Locations. impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. Perform complex tasks on a routine basis which would otherwise be performed by a physician. Provides quality direct and/or indirect patient care clinically, administratively, and/or academically.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Clinical patient care duties:

Conduct preliminary assessments of physician's new and follow-up clinic patients.
Document clinic progress notes on physician's follow-up patients, primary medical evaluations on new patients, and consultation notes on new consults.
Write outpatient orders, including those for chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, growth factors, etc.
Assist with physician's clinic-related paperwork.
Assist with physician's miscellaneous clinic activities.
Screen patients' telephone calls and refer to physician when appropriate.
Evaluate physician's clinic and Emergency Center "drop-in" patients.
Assume responsibility for physician's clinic patients (either scheduled or "drop-in"), even if staffed by another attending in physician's absence.
Attend department meetings pertinent to patient care.
Work with another physician in physician's absence, if directed by physician.
Perform other patient care related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to patient care and/or clinic operations as assigned by the Medical Director of clinic, the attending physician, or the APP Supervisor.
Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center.

Perform research-related duties during non-clinic hours, as directed by physician:

Screen patients for eligibility for clinical trials.
Obtain charts and X-rays as needed for analysis of clinical trials.
Help prepare chemotherapy orders for clinical trials.
Perform other patient care-related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to clinical trials as assigned by the Medical Director of the clinic, the attending physician, or the APP Supervisor.

Assess patients for protocol eligibility, which includes teaching:

Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations.
Write information and clinic notes to and for the physician.
Review patients' charts and verbally present patient history and physical examination to attending physician.
Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit by protocol registration.
Explain protocol treatment options and plans to patients.
Perform other patient care-related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to patient care and/or clinic operations as assigned by the Medical Director of the clinic, the attending physician, or the APP Supervisor.

Non-Essential:

Participates in professional activities (research, presentations, publications, etc.) and performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

Minimum two years of experience in Medical Oncology and management of patients receiving chemotherapy, including infusion reactions.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

All of the following:

PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 174826
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

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