Surgical Advanced Practice Provider - Urology

US Oncology Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME budget

Annual education days

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Arlington team in a full-time role. The APP will work under surgical supervision in outpatient settings or hybrid clinic/OR environments, focusing on evaluation, education, and longitudinal care for surgical patients.

The position offers a path for level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience, with a focus on patient education, perioperative evaluation, and care coordination; a strong emphasis on collaboration with

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state; current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required and RNFA/RFNA where applicable; PA requires NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduces comprehensive assessments of patients referred for surgical evaluation.
• Performs pre-operative history and physical exams; reviews imaging and labs; assists in planning.
• Provides post-operative follow-up care including wound assessments and suture removal.
• Educates patients and families on procedures, expectations, recovery timelines, and self-care.
• Coordinates care with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary services for seamless transitions.
• Documents all encounters in the EMR
• Participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practices

Skills

Surgical care

Outpatient care

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner program

RN license in practicing state

NCCPA certification

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position will support the Texas Urology Specialists Arlington location. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with no weekends or major holidays!

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community‑based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading‑edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Texas Oncology is a busy and well‑established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care.

Why work for us?

Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as annual allotment of education days. We provide tailored professional onboarding.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long‑term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three‑year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Surgical Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to)

Under supervision or in collaboration with surgical attending physicians, the Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers care in an outpatient clinic setting or a combination of outpatient clinic and hospital/operating room (hybrid) setting. This role focuses on the evaluation, education, and longitudinal management of patients undergoing surgical care; including but not limited to surgical consultation, pre‑operative preparation, hospital/intraoperative assistance (hybrid role only), and post‑operative follow‑up. The APP functions as a direct caregiver, patient educator, first assist in the OR (hybrid role only), and care coordinator; ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centered care across the surgical continuum.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients referred for surgical evaluation.
• Performs pre‑operative history and physical exams, reviews diagnostic imaging and labs, and assists in surgical planning.
• Provides post‑operative follow‑up care, including wound assessments, suture/staple removal, and monitoring for complications.
• Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, expectations, recovery timelines, and self‑care.
• Coordinates care with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure seamless transitions across the surgical continuum.
• Documents all patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and incorporates evidence‑based practices into clinical care.
• Develops foundational knowledge of outpatient surgical billing and documentation requirements.
• May assist with in‑office procedures with appropriate training.
• Assists in the operating room as first or second assist, following institutional credentialing and training requirements, including patient positioning, prepping, draping, and procedural support (hybrid role only).
• Performs post‑operative rounds and communicates findings to the surgical team (hybrid role only).
• Other duties as assigned.

Opportunities

• Educational development with programmatic training, including treatment review and coordination, survivorship, genetic consultations, high‑risk clinics, advanced care planning
• Involvement in clinical research
• Leadership roles regionally and state‑wide
• Mentorship of new colleagues and APP students
• Career advancement
• Publication and speaking opportunities

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Surgical Advanced Practice Provider position will have the following background and experience:

Nurse Practitioner

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.

Level 1

is entry‑level and typically requires a minimum of 0‑3 years of experience, preferably a surgical or outpatient care setting.

Level 2

requires minimum 3 years of experience.

Level Sr

requires 6 years of experience.

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RFA/RFNA) certification required (hybrid role only). RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physician Assistant

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.

Level 1

is entry‑level and typically requires 0‑3 years of experience, preferably a surgical or outpatient care setting.

Level 2

requires 3 years of experience.

Level Sr

requires 6 years of experience.

Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Outpatient clinic setting with exposure to standard clinical conditions. May involve contact with patients with communicable diseases and exposure to bodily fluids.

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