Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology provides high-quality patient care and advances the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research. The Advanced Practice Provider role supports these efforts through direct patient care, clinical coordination, and research participation.

UT MD Anderson offers an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to work in a specialized oncology environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes. The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates closely with physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to patient care, clinical operations, and research initiatives. The Advanced Practice Provider plays an important role in supporting both ambulatory and inpatient oncology services.

The ideal candidate will have oncology experience and the ability to work effectively in a complex academic medical environment. Preferred education, experience, and licensure requirements were not fully provided; therefore, candidates should possess the qualifications necessary to perform advanced clinical patient care, research-related responsibilities, and collaborative oncology practice activities.

Salary: $117,500 - $146,500 - $176,500

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

Why Us?

UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention while working alongside leading oncology professionals. This role provides meaningful involvement in patient care and clinical research, along with opportunities for professional development, work-life balance, and long-term career growth.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Clinical Patient Care

• Attend clinics with physicians
• Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
• Dictate clinic progress notes, patient medical evaluations, and consultation notes
• Write admission notes and orders for hospitalized patients
• Write outpatient orders for chemotherapy, intravenous fluids, transfusions, growth factors, and related treatments
• Assist with clinic-related documentation and administrative activities
• Screen patient telephone calls and escalate to physicians when appropriate
• Evaluate clinic and Emergency Center walk-in patients
• Assume responsibility for clinic patients during physician absences as directed
• Assist with inpatient care activities when needed

Research Support

• Screen patients for eligibility for clinical trials
• Obtain charts and imaging records needed for clinical trial analysis
• Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trial participants
• Assess patients for protocol eligibility and provide patient education
• Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit from protocol registration
• Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients

Patient Assessment & Clinical Documentation

• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations
• Review patient charts and histories before physician evaluation
• Present patient histories and physical examination findings to attending physicians
• Write clinical information and notes for physician review and documentation
• Assist with ongoing patient management and care coordination activities

Records & Administrative Operations

• File, sort, distribute, and copy pertinent documentation
• Handle technical and confidential materials appropriately
• Prepare reports and presentation materials
• Dictate referral correspondence to referring physicians using institutional dictation systems
• Collect patient charts from Medical Records
• Coordinate services across departments to support projects and patient care initiatives

Collaboration & Department Support

• Attend departmental meetings related to patient care
• Work with alternate physicians during attending physician absences as directed
• Take initiative in decision-making that supports departmental goals
• Compose written correspondence using relevant clinical and operational information
• Organize and communicate information effectively to appropriate stakeholders
• Perform additional patient care, clinic operations, and administrative duties as assigned

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse:

EDUCATION

Required:

Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

Prior Oncology experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

All of the following:

Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Physician Assistant:

EDUCATION

Required:

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

Prior Oncology experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

All of the following:

PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183463
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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