Advanced Practice Provider, Gynecologic Oncology (Fort Worth)

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gynecologic Oncology Program at UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a growing practice at the new Clearfork facility in Fort Worth. This unique role offers a blend of surgical, inpatient, and outpatient oncology care, allowing the APP to support patients throughout their cancer journey while working alongside a highly collaborative team of physicians, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. This position provides the opportunity to practice across the full continuum of gynecologic oncology care. Responsibilities include surgical first assist duties, inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic management, and supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care. The APP will serve as a key partner to the physician team while helping expand gynecologic oncology services within the Fort Worth community. We are seeking an APP who is adaptable, patient-centered, and energized by growth. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys helping build programs, and is passionate about caring for oncology patients. Oncology, women's health, surgical, or first assist experience is preferred, though exceptional candidates with a strong interest in oncology will be considered. Veteran's are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• 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) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology, women's health, surgical, or first assist experience is preferred
• First assist experience is strongly preferred for Physician Assistants.
• RNFA certification is preferred for Nurse Practitioners participating in first assist responsibilities.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assist duties
• Inpatient rounding
• Outpatient clinic management
• Supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and follow-up care
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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