Surgical APP

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Lewisville (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas Oncology in Lewisville, TX is hiring a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider to join our Surgical Oncology team in a full-time role at 500 W Main St. The APP will work in outpatient and hybrid operating room settings, delivering comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, education, and care coordination alongside surgeons.

Candidates may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with 0-3 years for Level 1, 3 years for Level 2, or 6+ years for Level Sr, and must hold required licensure

Qualifications

• MSN or NP program completion.
• NCCPA certification for PA track.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for surgical evaluation.
• Pre-operative history, exams and planning.
• Post-operative follow-up and education.
• Coordinate care with surgeons and team.
• Document encounters in EMR.
• Assist in OR as required (hybrid role).

Connaissances

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

RFA/RFNA certification

RN licensure

BLS/CPR

Formation

MSN (Nurse Practitioner)

NCCPA Certification

Description du poste

Overview

Texas Oncology Lewisville, TX is looking for a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position is located at 500 W Main Street #350, Lewisville, TX, 75010. This position supports the Surgical Oncology team.

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 privide tailored professional onboarding.

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 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.

OR

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