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About The Position
Methodist Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to children with blood disorders and cancer. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings Perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians Manage chemotherapy administration, transfusions, and supportive care Participate in patient and family education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care Coordinate care with other specialties, nursing staff, social workers, and support services Participate in clinical rounds, tumor boards, and quality improvement initiatives Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current licensure as an NP or PA in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
- National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant
- BLS and PALS certification required
- Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric acute care preferred
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Comfort with managing complex pediatric patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
- Manage chemotherapy administration, transfusions, and supportive care
- Participate in patient and family education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
- Coordinate care with other specialties, nursing staff, social workers, and support services
- Participate in clinical rounds, tumor boards, and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
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Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
