Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider - Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine Department Opportunity

The Pain Medicine Department is dedicated to diagnosing and developing the best treatment options for patients with cancer pain. To do this efficiently, care from the cancer pain service starts with a comprehensive assessment, our physicians then create a plan for each patient's needs and condition. Patients are reassessed frequently, allowing physicians to adjust treatment plans as needed.

UT MD Anderson has a Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider opportunity in its Pain Medicine department.

The ideal candidate must have the 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. Two years of clinical experience as an advanced practice provider. Pain experience is a plus.

Must be willing to work Saturdays as needed.

Per Diem Rate: $85.00 an hour

What's in it for you?

Impactful clinical work where you'll help improve quality of life for cancer patients through expert pain assessment, intervention support, and ongoing symptom management.

Autonomy and professional growth as a valued member of a multidisciplinary pain team, with opportunities to broaden your skills across inpatient, outpatient, and procedure-based care.

Flexible per diem scheduling at a competitive rate of $85/hour, including opportunities to support weekend coverage and specialized services such as intrathecal pump management.

Key Functions

Clinical Duties. Functions as a clinical mid-level provider, as licensed, in proportion appropriate for the Cancer Pain Team. Participate in developing treatment plans with the team physicians. Serves as a liaison between patients and other members of the healthcare team. Participates in the collection of patient data with appropriate documentation in patient records. Performs consultation and follow-up requests from other services in managing pain symptoms; preoperative H & P as required on patients scheduled for pain interventions, including review, and ordering of pertinent lab work and tests; and dictates the summary of evaluation and treatment recommendations.

Obtains medical history from patients through structured interviews in accordance with cancer pain service guidelines. Provides discharge instructions and arranges patients' follow-up in the clinic. Provides patient education and information on pain procedures, and reinforces formulated plans to treat pain and associated symptoms.

Participates in evaluating patient's needs; identifying complex problems affecting patient/family; and implementing policy and/or procedure changes that will improve treatment outcome and patient/family satisfaction. Coverage of Inpatient & Outpatient services as needed. May provide coverage in the outpatient center for Intrathecal pump refills. Work rotation weekends on inpatient service. Performs other duties as assigned. DEA, DPS, Cat II Prescriptions.

EDUCATION: 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.

EXPERIENCE: Required: Two years clinical experience as an advanced practice provider. Preferred: Two years clinical experience as an advanced practice provider; pain experience is a plus.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: All of the following: 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 (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) 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.

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.