JOB SUMMARYThe Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Neuro-Oncology team. This hybrid inpatient/outpatient role provides care for patients with neurologic and oncologic conditions across the continuum of care.
The APP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health professionals to manage inpatient and outpatient Neuro-Oncology patients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, admissions and discharges, diagnostic interpretation, treatment planning, care coordination, patient education, and medication management.
This position offers the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized Neuro-Oncology experts in a supportive, highly collaborative environment while practicing with a high degree of autonomy.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic responsibilities
BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredPrevious experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Neuro-Oncology required; experience in Oncology preferred.
- Education
Master's Degree Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program
- Licenses and Certifications
(NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification Upon Hire and
(PA-C) Phy Assistant - Certified Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire and
Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES- Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
- Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
- Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
- Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
- Facilitates/participates 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.
- Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
- Performs other duties as assigned.
