Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to ending cancer through exceptional patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Orthopaedic Oncology department provides state-of-the-art care for adults and children with musculoskeletal bone tumors, including osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, giant cell tumors, chondroblastoma, chondrosarcoma, chordoma, and soft tissue sarcomas. The department focuses on maximizing patient function through advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques while also managing orthopaedic conditions in oncology patients such as fractures, arthritis, avascular necrosis, and osteoporosis.

The Advanced Practice Provider plays a critical role in supporting inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic oncology care. The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex patient populations, coordinate surgical care, and provide comprehensive treatment planning. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes directly to UT MD Anderson's mission by delivering high-quality patient-centered care across the continuum of treatment.

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience in Orthopaedic Surgery or Oncology and experience caring for inpatient populations as a mid-level advanced practice provider. Candidates with one to two years of related experience are preferred; however, new graduates will be considered. Preferred education, licensure, and certification requirements are not provided.

Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00 The typical work schedule is Monday Friday, regular business hours.

Why Us? UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex orthopaedic oncology conditions while working alongside nationally recognized specialists in cancer care. This role provides exposure to advanced surgical and medical management, multidisciplinary collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to patient outcomes while supporting a balanced weekday schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care of the Orthopaedic Oncology Patient
• Surgical Coordination & Perioperative Management
• Inpatient Orthopaedic Oncology Management
• Procedural Responsibilities
• On-Call & After-Hours Coverage

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

Licensure/Certification REQUIRED: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

PREFERRED: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area

EXPERIENCE Required: None. Preferred: One Two years of experience orthopaedic in person is preferred. Consistent work history.

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.