Physician Assistant, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Plano

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for its Pediatric Hematology Oncology team in Plano, Texas. The role involves managing patient care, conducting physical exams, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing or be a certified Physician Assistant, with relevant pediatric experience preferred.

Benefits

PPO medical plan with no cost for full-time employee coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off from day one

Retirement programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or PA-C.
• Current BLS and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned patients on the hematology oncology inpatient service.
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and develop care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical expertise

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in nursing or accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Plano

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern in our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 APPs. Working alongside UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and our hospitals and clinics, our APPs form part of a multidisciplinary team providing top-tier patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas and is the best children’s hospital in North Texas. Ranked No. 18 nationally for pediatric cancer care, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is the largest childhood cancer and blood disorder center in North Texas. We invite you to join UT Southwestern and Children’s Health pediatric cancer care team, where we help treat one in five children diagnosed with cancer in Texas.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for managing assigned patients on the hematology oncology inpatient service, including general hematology-oncology cases such as chemotherapy, fever and neutropenia, sickle cell pain crises, or stem cell transplants. The APP demonstrates high critical thinking and clinical expertise, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and care coordination for patients and families.

Scheduled Hours: Variable rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available from day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available from 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
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Experience and Education

Required

Education

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and Texas Board of Nursing authorization must align with clinical practice area and patient population. OR
• Graduate of a Master's degree or higher, accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA accredited).

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by the Texas State Board of Nursing, with prescriptive authority.
• OR certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C).
• Current BLS and PALS certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross, per UT Southwestern policy.

Preferred Experience

• Previous pediatric hematology-oncology experience preferred.
• New graduates with pediatric hematology-oncology and/or ICU experience may be considered.

Job Duties

• Conduct and document comprehensive physical exams based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, utilizing evidence and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical and procedural skills relevant to the specialty.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families regarding care and preventive health.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects, applying evidence-based practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and may involve criminal background checks as per Texas Education Code 51.215.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern is committed to providing an equal opportunity environment, prohibiting discrimination on various bases including race, gender, age, disability, and others.