Advance Practice Provider - General Medical Oncology - TMC / Sugar Land
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line in the Department of General Oncology, delivering ambulatory oncology care at the Sugar Land and Texas Medical Center locations. The role works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide patient management, clinical support, and continuity of care for patients with thoracic and head and neck malignancies. The provider performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic activities independently and in a co-managed setting with a physician, and contributes across the care continuum through direct patient care, clinical research support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ambulatory treatment management. The position includes a typical Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work is onsite one day per week in Sugar Land and two days per week at the Texas Medical Center, with two remote days per week. The role travels between the two clinic locations to support operations. The ideal candidate has at least two years of general oncology experience, preferably in thoracic and/or head and neck medical oncology. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center describes this role as an opportunity to support a growing Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology practice and contribute directly to patient outcomes through advanced oncology care, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The position offers partnership with physician leadership, participation in cancer treatment programs, and experience in community-based and academic practice settings.
Requirements
- Degree requirements established by the Texas Board of Nursing or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant, consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- At least two years of general oncology experience is identified as ideal in the position description.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in an Advanced Practice Provider role.
- Prior General Medical Oncology or Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology experience.
- Eligibility to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas may be required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, or PALS certification as required by the patient care area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients.
- Document clinic progress notes, primary medical evaluations, and consultation notes.
- Write outpatient orders, including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors.
- Assist with prescriptions, chemotherapy orders, imaging requests, and scheduling activities.
- Evaluate clinic drop-in patients.
- Screen patient telephone calls and escalate concerns when appropriate.
- Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center.
- Assume responsibility for scheduled and drop-in patients during physician absences.
- Attend patient care meetings and collaborate with assigned physicians.
- Travel between the Sugar Land and Texas Medical Center locations to support clinic operations.
- Screen patients for clinical trial eligibility.
- Obtain charts and imaging studies for clinical trial review and analysis.
- Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trials.
- Support administrative and patient care activities related to research protocols.
- Identify patients who may benefit from protocol enrollment.
- Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients.
- Perform physical examinations and assessments related to protocol participation.
- Present patient histories and examination findings to attending physicians.
- File, sort, distribute, and copy patient and departmental documentation.
- Maintain confidential and technical information appropriately.
- Prepare reports and presentation materials.
- Dictate correspondence to referring physicians.
- Retrieve patient charts from Medical Records.
- Coordinate clinic paperwork and operational activities.
- Organize and communicate information clearly and effectively.
- Coordinate services across departments to support patient care initiatives and projects.
- Compile case study information discussed during tumor board conferences.
- Review patient charts to verify consults and imaging orders align with conference recommendations.
- Ensure multidisciplinary conference recommendations are documented within 48 hours in EPIC's problem list.
- Communicate with fellows regarding missing information and incomplete referral orders.
- Provide tumor board coverage when the multidisciplinary conference manager is unavailable.
- Support departmental goals through proactive decision-making and collaboration.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for paid time off and Extended Illness Bank.
- Paid holidays and other leave options, including wellness and childcare leave.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
- Voluntary retirement plans.
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
- Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
