Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or Physician Assistant) - Infectious Diseases

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infectious Diseases department provides expert consultation to prevent, diagnose, and treat infections in adult and pediatric cancer patients. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers direct diagnostic and therapeutic care under physician supervision, supporting patient care and outcomes throughout the disease process. The role involves increasingly independent and complex routine tasks in a collaborative academic medical environment and requires care consistent with institutional policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements. The provider assesses, triages, and manages patient and family needs; obtains histories; performs examinations; reviews and orders diagnostic tests and radiographic studies; develops and manages treatment plans; performs authorized procedures; and prescribes treatment as permitted. The provider works with an interdisciplinary team, communicates with patients and families, screens physician calls to provide education about care and resources, and participates in rounds. The role also supports research projects and protocol development and applies research to clinical practice. Administrative work includes correspondence delegated by the supervising physician, chart follow-ups, referrals and orders for laboratory, radiological, or supportive care, and maintaining patient records in accordance with UTMDACC guidelines. The position works four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., plus an in-person Saturday and Sunday shift every five weeks. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, clinically capable, collaborative, and interested in evidence-based oncology infectious disease care.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing, or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Degree may be waived for applicants recognized as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing before January 1, 2003.
Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Applicable APRN certification or authorization consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population, as listed in the posting.
BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification if working in the specified Pediatric - Patient Care department.
May be required to have authorization for limited prescriptive authority from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges; continued employment is contingent on maintaining them.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: Physician Assistant certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and a Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners license.
Ability to work four 10-hour shifts and an in-person Saturday and Sunday shift every five weeks.
Ability to satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of advanced practice experience is identified as ideal.
Three years of APP experience.
Internal Medicine experience and/or Weight Management/Obesity Clinic experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS certification as required by the patient care area.
PALS certification as required by the patient care area.
Certified Weight Management or Obesity Medication certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, triage, and therapeutically manage patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide care under the authority and supervision of the attending physician and in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways.
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Review and order diagnostic tests and interpret radiographic results.
Formulate and manage patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Perform procedures and prescribe treatment and sign prescriptions in accordance with institutional and state requirements.
Screen physician calls and educate patients and families about care and available resources.
Make rounds with the interdisciplinary team.
Collaborate on research projects, formulate protocols, and apply research to practice.
Process correspondence with patients, physicians, third-party carriers, and other entities as delegated by the supervising physician.
Assist the supervising physician with routine chart follow-ups and order appropriate referrals, laboratory tests, radiological studies, or supportive care.
Assist with and maintain patient records in compliance with UTMDACC guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium starting on the first day for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and AD&D coverage and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
Wellness, recognition, fitness, and employee health programs, as well as employee resource groups.
Professional growth opportunities through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.