Advanced Practice Provider, Community Oncology

Job Summary This service line is a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) supporting the Vascular Surgery program at UT Southwestern. APPs work closely with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary team members to provide outpatient care for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions. Responsibilities include patient evaluation and management, clinic follow-up, care coordination, and support of procedural and surgical workflows, including assisting in the operating room as needed. We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who is collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Acute care experience is preferred. Schedule Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with no call, weekends, or holiday coverage. Benefits PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Texas Retirement System (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Minimum of two (2) years of oncology and/or hematology experience required. Education Graduate of a master’s degree or higher, accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC‑PA) physician assistant program. OR Master’s degree or higher in nursing with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related state board authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Licensure and Certification Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Life Support certification based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. Job Duties Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status. Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results. Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training. Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures. Facilitate/participate in quality‑related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system practice performance. Collaborate in research projects and protocols; and routinely apply evidence‑based best practices to patient care. Perform other duties as assigned. Security and EEO Statement This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code section 113.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center