Advanced Practice Provider, Neuro-Oncology (Inpatient/Outpatient)

About the Role

UT Southwestern’s Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; routinely applies evidence-based best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Neuro-Oncology required; experience in Oncology preferred.
• Master’s Degree from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic responsibilities.

Benefits

• 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.