Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Research

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Solid Tumor Research team at Clements University Hospital (CUH). This position will initially support Phase I solid tumor research patients, with the opportunity to expand across additional oncology research populations as the program continues to grow. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and research partners while maintaining an independent clinical practice. Responsibilities include patient prescreening, research patient management, study review, and required reporting. The APP will also cross-train to support coverage across solid tumor and hematologic malignancy research. This position is ideal for an experienced oncology APP who is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and interested in supporting the continued growth of an oncology research program. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is required
• Graduate of a master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR 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.
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR 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

• A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of research experience as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred.
• Solid tumor experience strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and able to work effectively with physicians and team members while supporting cross-coverage within the research program.
• For Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) training or experience is preferred.
• Candidates with prior First Assist experience in the operating room, endocrine surgery experience, or a surgical background applicable to endocrine surgery are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient prescreening
• Research patient management
• Study review
• Required reporting
• Cross-train to support coverage across solid tumor and hematologic malignancy research
• 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: Mid Level