Advanced Practice Provider ( APRN / PA ) - Functional Radiation Oncology (Benign Conditions)

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) - Functional/Benign Conditions Radiation Therapy Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) - Functional/Benign Conditions Radiation Therapy Program to support an emerging area within radiation oncology focused on expanding the therapeutic use of radiation beyond traditional cancer treatment. This program provides care for patients with functional and benign conditions, including conditions exacerbated by cancer therapy, while emphasizing symptom relief, functional improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical innovation.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider will work closely with faculty and multidisciplinary partners to manage patients throughout the treatment continuum. The Advanced Practice Provider will also contribute to program development, care coordination, education, outcomes tracking, and clinical innovation as the program continues to grow.

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with at least two years of outpatient experience, preferably in oncology, with radiation oncology experience highly desired. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, emotional intelligence, collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment while contributing to program growth and innovation.

Minimum $56.49/hour Midpoint $70.43/hour Maximum $84.86/hour Why Us? UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to directly impact patients with complex functional and benign conditions while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in patient care, research, education, and innovation. This role provides meaningful professional growth, multidisciplinary collaboration, involvement in program development, and a work environment that supports work-life balance and career advancement. 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.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations

Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy treatment

Manage radiation-related symptoms and treatment toxicities

Develop and implement treatment and supportive care plans

Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and consultations

Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and families throughout treatment

Patient Navigation & Care Coordination

Facilitate timely patient evaluation and access to care

Coordinate simulation appointments, treatment planning, treatment delivery, and follow-up visits

Develop and utilize customized dashboards to support care coordination opportunities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans

Assist with referral review and patient triage activities

Ensure an exceptional patient experience through seamless care coordination

Program Development & Innovation

Participate in the continued growth of the Functional/Benign Radiation Therapy Program

Help develop outreach strategies, clinical pathways, referral criteria, and operational workflows

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes

Assist in building infrastructure for outcomes tracking and program evaluation

Partner with faculty and program leaders to support expansion of program services

Research & Quality Improvement

Contribute to clinical research initiatives focused on benign conditions treated with radiation therapy

Participate in patient registry activities, outcomes monitoring, and protocol-based care

Support data analysis and publication efforts when desired

Apply evidence-based practices to support program growth and clinical excellence

Education & Leadership

Educate patients and families regarding treatment expectations, symptom management, and recovery

Serve as a clinical resource for colleagues and staff

Support orientation and mentoring of Advanced Practice Providers and other team members as appropriate

EDUCATION

Required:

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.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: One year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

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).

MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

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.

MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

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).

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.