JOB SUMMARYThe Blood Cancers Clinic is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support a growing outpatient oncology practice at UT Southwestern. This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, providing an opportunity to influence clinical operations, mentor fellow APPs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to caring for patients with hematologic malignancies. The Lead APP serves as a key partner to physician and administrative leadership, helping to promote clinical excellence, team engagement, operational efficiency, and an outstanding patient experience.
We are seeking an experienced APP who is collaborative, clinically savvy, and passionate about developing others. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who excels at building relationships, navigating complex situations, and bringing teams together. Oncology experience is strongly preferred, with blood cancers experience highly desired. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact both as a clinician and as a leader within one of the nation's premier academic medical centers.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with no routine weekend or holiday 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 EDUCATIONRequired- Education
- Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
- Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing 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) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR
- Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred- Experience
Prior leadership experience
JOB DUTIES- Oversees and manages coverage schedules for both inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), as appropriate/ applicable. Generate APP specific data surrounding the performance and productivity of supervised staff. Reviews current deployment of APP staff, and identifies opportunities for future optimization.
- Conducts annual performance evaluations of assigned APP staff, in conjunction with division chief or medical director, faculty, and Office of Advanced Practice.
- Reviews safety events or issues related to APP clinical practice quality and safety for assigned team, and as designated by leadership.
- Reports observed APP events affecting access, productivity, and/or clinical practice. Discusses any identified barriers to providing optimal care. Supports collaborative correction or remediation, where appropriate.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives pertaining to the APPs and within the assigned clinical program(s).
- Conducts regular team meetings with APP staff to identify barriers to patient care, and lead discussions to develop resolutions to such barriers. Reviews meeting results with advanced practice leadership, division chief, medical director, and/or faculty, as appropriate.
- Promotes APP participation in departmental and institutional continuing medical education opportunities.
- In the clinical setting, will provide diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients within their scope of practice, licensure, and privileges.
- 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, as appropriate; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
- Performs other duties as assigned.
