Advanced Practice Provider - General Internal Medicine - Outpatient

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Department of General Internal Medicine (GIM), Section of Consultative Medicine, provides comprehensive inpatient and consultative care for patients across the care continuum while supporting the management of chronic and acute medical conditions through a multidisciplinary approach. The Advanced Practice Provider plays an important role in delivering high-quality care and supporting the inpatient consult service. The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with faculty physicians to manage complex medical needs, coordinate care, and support patients throughout hospitalization and treatment. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient education, clinical collaboration, and continuity of care while helping ensure consistent seven-day coverage across the service. The ideal candidate is an experienced Advanced Practice Provider with at least three years of APP experience and a strong foundation in Internal Medicine. Preferred candidates have Internal Medicine experience and/or Weight Management/Obesity Clinic experience and/or Certified Weight Management or Obesity Medication certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, job stability, and the ability to transition within one month.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Nursing. or Master's Degree 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.
• Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire
• APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire or ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AACCNCC Upon Hire or ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire or AGACNP - Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire or ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute Care NP Upon Hire or AGPCNP -Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire or AGNP -Adult/Gerontology NP Upon Hire or ACPNP -Acute Care Pediatric Nurs Prac Upon Hire or ANP - Adult Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or GNP - Gerontological Nurse Prac Upon Hire or PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practit Upon Hire or PMHNP - Psych/Mental Health NP Upon Hire or WHNP - Womans Health Nurse Pract. Upon Hire or APNPAdv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire
• Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire
• MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon Hire
• Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.
• PAC - Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire
• PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Nursing Practice. Degree 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.
• Three years of APP experience, Internal Medicine experience and/or Weight Management/Obesity Clinic experience
• BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Certified Weight Management or Obesity Medication certification

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments.
• Manage chronic and acute medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and common episodic illnesses.
• Assess and manage suspected DVT, asymptomatic PE, and chemotherapy-related adverse events.
• Provide care for acutely ill hospitalized surgical patients.
• Communicate findings and treatment plans to physicians, patients, and families.
• Complete histories, physical assessments, and progress notes within 24 hours.
• Order diagnostic testing, medications, and treatments within delegated prescriptive authority.
• Review laboratory, pathology, radiology, and other diagnostic reports.
• Complete clinical documentation, including radiology, nuclear medicine, and prescription-related paperwork.
• Place patients on clinical pathways and support care coordination activities.
• Support General Internal Medicine services in collaboration with faculty physicians.
• Coordinate care with supervising physicians, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review diagnostic results and assist with patient disposition planning.
• Facilitate communication across specialties and healthcare teams.
• Respond to provider consultations and serve as a liaison for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Provide training and mentorship to nursing personnel, APP students, house officers, and medical students.
• Participate in clinical research activities and patient eligibility assessments.
• Attend monthly Consultative Medicine meetings and Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds.
• Promote a service-oriented, patient-centered approach to care.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level