Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Gyn Onc & Reproductive Med

About the role

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Gynecologic Oncology team through direct patient care, clinical procedures, education, research participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the continuum of cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status through medical histories, episodic physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments.
• Treat and manage patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, survivorship, and prevention.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care while supporting the division's clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and modify care plans, as appropriate, under physician supervision when required.
• Prevent, minimize, and manage symptoms, treatment-related toxicities, and other health abnormalities.
• Provide psychological support to patients and families throughout the disease process.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Carefully coordinate utilization of institutional resources to support patient care.
• Coordinate patient care activities, including writing orders and requesting consultations from healthcare team members.
• Render emergency medical services pending physician arrival.
• Identify and manage patient crises until physician assistance is available.
• Write prescriptions as authorized and eligible.
• Prepare and/or dictate patient letters, histories and physicals, progress notes, telephone notes, consultation notes, and discharge summaries.
• Order diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, X-rays, PET scans, CT scans, and MRI scans, as directed by physicians.
• Coordinate consultations, diagnostic testing, procedures, and follow-up appointments with attending physicians.
• Participate in Gynecology/Radiation Interdisciplinary Team Conferences.
• Assist with retrieval and entry of patient data.
• Complete physician-directed training and competency validation for designated medical procedures.
• Perform approved procedures under physician supervision in accordance with privileging requirements.
• Remove staples, sutures, vaginal packing, drains, and catheters.
• Open and provide wound care management.
• Perform pelvic examinations, Pap smears, and cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and endometrial biopsies.
• Administer medications via intravenous, intra-arterial, and intraperitoneal routes as needed.
• Obtain blood specimens from venous and central access sites.
• Remove and/or assist with removal of radium sources and intracavitary systems, as appropriate.
• Education and counseling patients and families regarding treatments, symptom management, and potential side effects.
• Refer patients to appropriate resources based on assessment findings.
• Develop and maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of gynecologic oncology and surgical patient care.
• Aid in developing educational materials for staff.
• Participate in continuing education, professional organizations, publications, and presentations.
• Serve as a resource during orientation, fellowship training, and residency programs.
• Contribute to departmental and section research initiatives and integrate research findings into clinical practice.
• Identify clinical issues appropriate for research investigation.
• Initiate or collaborate on research projects and protocol development.
• Absorb and implement registered departmental research protocols.
• Develop evidence-based and research-supported plans of care.
• Attend departmental meetings related to Advanced Practice Provider activities.
• Provide consultation to colleagues and allied health professionals within and outside UT MD Anderson.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams on care planning, follow-up, and patient evaluation.
• Recommend therapeutic interventions for symptom management and patient support.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of Advanced Practice Provider experience, with at least two years of experience in Gynecology or Oncology preferred.
• Experience in colposcopy, strong clinical assessment and patient management skills, and current applicable licensure and certification are highly desired.
• Prior experience in a cancer center, academic medical center, or specialty practice is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing or Doctorate Nursing Practice, as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE).
• Licenses and certifications: 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of gynecologic oncology and surgical patient care.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and clinical procedures.

Benefits

• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
• Voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Pay

Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Work Location: Some remote work.