Advanced Practice Provider- Genitourinary (GU) Medical Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider in GU focuses on the outpatient management of patients with kidney, liver and prostate cancers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for our mission and take pride in delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative, learning environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. No call or weekends.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing.
• Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees