Advanced Practice Provider Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
• Physician Assistant Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse All of the following: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).
• Physician Assistant All of the following: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
• Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
• Two years in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Adaptability.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess adult patients with brain and spine tumors before, during, and after radiation therapy.
• Diagnose and manage conditions associated with central nervous system malignancies.
• Evaluate and manage radiation therapy-related side effects.
• Participate in emergency patient care activities as needed.
• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered clinical care across the treatment continuum.
• Develop radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient progress throughout treatment and follow-up care.
• Order diagnostic studies and clinical procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate care across multiple specialties and clinical services.
• Adjust management plans based on patient response and clinical findings.
• Participate in radiation treatment simulation activities.
• Assist with volume contouring processes.
• Support stereotactic body radiation therapy procedures.
• Participate in brachytherapy and other specialized radiation procedures.
• Collaborate with radiation oncology teams to ensure treatment accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely medical records.
• Complete clinical documentation in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Manage prescriptions and medication-related documentation.
• Prepare and maintain radiation prescriptions.
• Adhere to institutional, regulatory, and state guidelines.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients and healthcare team members.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.
• Precept and support newly hired advanced practice providers.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate coordinated care.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.