Advanced Practice Provider, GYN ONC/ Medical Oncology - Fort Worth at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, Patient Care, Symptom Management, Chemotherapy, Procedures, Quality Improvement, Research, Patient Education, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Studies, Technical Skills, Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Advanced Practice Provider, Moncrief Cancer Institute- Fort Worth, GYN ONC/ Medical Oncology 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 The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider, “APP”) to join our oncology outpatient team at the Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth, TX. As a community oncology provider, this provider will deliver high-quality, evidence-based gynecologic oncology and medical oncology care. This APP will provide care to patients in outpatient independent clinic visits alternating with our gynecologic oncologists and medical oncologists. These visits will include pre- and post- chemotherapy visits, toxicity checkups, symptom management, post-surgical checkups, which may include procedures, or surveillance visits. Although this is a role primarily supporting our GYN Onc providers, this provider will also provide cross coverage for our medical oncologists who see a variety of patients with solid and hematologic malignancies. In addition to clinic, this provider will also help to oversee the infusion center on site and provide coverage in conjunction with the other APP team members on site for rapid responses or urgent oncologic needs during chemotherapy infusions (Provider In Attendance- PIA coverage). Ideal candidates will have 2 years + of experience as an APP in oncology. Additionally, a background in gynecology, women’s health, or hematologic malignancies may be helpful. Schedule: Mon-Fri, preference for 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 40 hours per week 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%25 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. Licenses and Certifications · Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR · Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND · Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the 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 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 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will deliver high-quality, evidence-based gynecologic oncology and medical oncology care in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting patient visits, overseeing the infusion center, and providing cross coverage for medical oncologists.