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 and resources for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in our people with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. 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

The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our oncology team in a PRN capacity.

This position will primarily support GI Medical Oncology, with opportunities to provide support across other oncology services based on departmental needs.

The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered oncology care. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients, reviewing laboratory and diagnostic results, coordinating treatment plans, and providing patient and family education.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced oncology APP seeking a flexible PRN schedule while remaining engaged in a collaborative academic medical center environment. Veteran’s encouraged to apply.

Schedule: PRN, approximately one day per week, with opportunities for additional coverage based on departmental needs and candidate availability.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) required.

Education

• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR

• 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.

Licensure and Certification

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

• Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

JOB DUTIES

• 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 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.