Advanced Practice Provider/APP (APRN or PA) - Surgical OncologyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention.
The APP will work in GI Surgery/Pancreas Outpatient Clinic. Open to New Grads. KEY FUNCTIONS Patient Care:
Collaborate with physician and team in the management of Surgical Oncology Patients in one or multiple areas of the department (GI, Melanoma, Sarcoma, Endocrine, Port Clinic, Breast Cancer). Employee demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, diversity) that cross the continuum of care. Employee functions within their professional scope in their assigned area.
Primary responsibility will be as Surgery First Assistant. Will also have outpatient clinic PA responsibilities.
Job functions involves travel to MDACC Houston Area Locations for clinic and or OR responsibilities
Medical Knowledge:
Employee demonstrates medical knowledge of care of Surgical Oncology patients. Knowledgeable and possess proficiency as well as skills in the care and management of Surgical Oncology patients.
Professionalism:
Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
Practice-Based Learning:
Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
System-Based Practice:
Employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
Preferred:At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role. Prior experience in Oncology setting.
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.
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).
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. (link removed)
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 162869
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 100,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 125,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 150,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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