Advanced Practice Provider, GI Medical Oncology Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for its GI Medical Oncology Clinic at Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. The APP will provide outpatient care for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, colorectal, liver, and esophageal cancers, in collaboration with physicians, APPs, nursing, and the multidisciplinary oncology team. The role focuses on ambulatory medical oncology and includes follow-up care for established patients, toxicity assessments, clearance for infusion, treatment-related side-effect management, symptom management, and coordination of ongoing cancer care. Follow-up visits are approximately 40 minutes, with an anticipated volume of 10–12 patients per day. No procedures are currently required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The position calls for a collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to practice independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

At least one year of oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Graduate of a master's degree or higher ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program, or a master's degree or higher in nursing with documented completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
For the nursing pathway, graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
For the Physician Assistant pathway, NCCPA certification and licensure by the Texas Physician Assistant Board are required.
For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse pathway, Texas State Board of Nursing licensure and authorization for prescriptive authority are required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, consistent with UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, if the position requires work on, research on, or access to such infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

GI Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
Synthesize data and use evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies and results.
Provide follow-up care for established patients, conduct toxicity assessments, clear patients for infusion, and manage treatment-related side effects and symptoms.
Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
Coordinate ongoing cancer care in collaboration with physicians, APPs, nursing, and the multidisciplinary oncology team.
Demonstrate technical and procedural proficiency as appropriate to specialty and training.
Facilitate or participate in quality initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system practice performance.
Collaborate in research projects and protocols and routinely apply evidence-based best practices to patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available from day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay.
Paid time off available from 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.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.