Surgical APP
About The Position
Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support its Surgical Oncology team in Lewisville, Texas. The position may be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on the candidate’s experience. Texas Oncology is a community oncology provider with approximately 600+ providers across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its mission is to provide accessible, high-quality, evidence-based cancer care, and the Lewisville center provides comprehensive, personalized care in a warm and caring environment. Under supervision or in collaboration with surgical attending physicians, the APP provides care in an outpatient clinic or a combination of clinic and hospital/operating room settings. The role focuses on evaluation, education, and longitudinal management of patients receiving surgical care, including consultations, pre-operative preparation, intraoperative assistance in the hybrid role, and post-operative follow-up. The APP serves as a direct caregiver, patient educator, first assist in the OR when applicable, and care coordinator. APPs are offered competitive salaries with potential productivity-related compensation, a generous CME budget, annual education days, and tailored professional onboarding. Opportunities include educational development and programmatic training, clinical research involvement, regional and statewide leadership, mentorship of colleagues and APP students, career advancement, and publication and speaking opportunities.
Requirements
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Current RN state licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- For the hybrid Nurse Practitioner role: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RFA/RFNA) certification.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: Current NCCPA certification.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: Current state license as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- Level 1 typically requires 0–3 years of experience, preferably in a surgical or outpatient care setting.
- Level 2 requires at least 3 years of experience.
- Senior level requires at least 6 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a surgical or outpatient care setting is preferred for Level 1 candidates.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients referred for surgical evaluation.
- Perform pre-operative history and physical exams, review diagnostic imaging and labs, and assist in surgical planning.
- Provide post-operative follow-up care, including wound assessments, suture or staple removal, and monitoring for complications.
- Educate patients and families about surgical procedures, expectations, recovery timelines, and self-care.
- Coordinate care with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary services to support transitions across the surgical continuum.
- Document patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and incorporate evidence-based practices into clinical care.
- Develop foundational knowledge of outpatient surgical billing and documentation requirements.
- Assist with in-office procedures when appropriately trained.
- In the hybrid role, assist in the operating room as first or second assist in accordance with institutional credentialing and training requirements, including patient positioning, prepping, draping, and procedural support.
- In the hybrid role, perform post-operative rounds and communicate findings to the surgical team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential productivity-related compensation
- Generous CME budget
- Annual allotment of education days
- Tailored professional onboarding
- Educational development and programmatic training
- Opportunities for clinical research, leadership, mentorship, career advancement, publications, and speaking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
