WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center aligned with UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a nationally ranked academic medical center. Join UT Southwestern on 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. 

The Lead APP will lead a team of APPs in the GI and GU medical oncology outpatient clinical setting while providing direct patient care for patients in the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.  

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

·       PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

·       100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

·       Paid Time Off, available 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

·       Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR 
• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. 

Experience
3 years experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure as Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR 
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with registered supervisor and delegation to prescribe upon hire.  Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. AND
• Must hold and maintain current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross life support certification(s) based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred

• Experience
  Medical Oncology background, preferably in GI or GU. 

JOB DUTIES

• Oversees and manages coverage schedules for Advanced Practice Provider (APP), as appropriate/ applicable. Generate APP specific data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of APP staff, and identifies opportunities for future optimization.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff, in conjunction with division chief or medical director, faculty, and Office of Advanced Practice.
• Reviews safety events or issues related to APP clinical practice quality and safety for assigned team, and as designated by leadership.
• Reports observed APP events affecting access, productivity, and/or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care. Supports collaborative correction or remediation, where appropriate.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to the APPs and within the assigned clinical program(s).
• Conducts regular team meetings with APP staff to identify barriers to patient care, and lead discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers. Reviews meeting results with advanced practice leadership, division chief, medical director, and/or faculty, as appropriate.
• Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
• In the clinical setting, will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.
• 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, as appropriate; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.