Surgical Advanced Practice Provider - Urology

About the role

Texas Oncology is looking for a Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position will support the Texas Urology Specialists Arlington location. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with no weekends or major holidays. This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients referred for surgical evaluation.
• Performs pre-operative history and physical exams, reviews diagnostic imaging and labs, and assists in surgical planning.
• Provides post-operative follow-up care, including wound assessments, suture/staple removal, and monitoring for complications.
• Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, expectations, recovery timelines, and self-care.
• Coordinates care with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure seamless transitions across the surgical continuum.
• Documents all patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and incorporates evidence-based practices into clinical care.
• Develops foundational knowledge of outpatient surgical billing and documentation requirements.
• May assist with in-office procedures with appropriate training.
• Assists in the operating room as first or second assist, following institutional credentialing and training requirements, including patient positioning, prepping, draping, and procedural support (hybrid role only).
• Performs post-operative rounds and communicates findings to the surgical team (hybrid role only).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• Nurse Practitioner
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires 0–3 years of experience, preferably in a surgical or outpatient care setting.
  • Level 2 requires a minimum of 3 years of experience.
  • Level Sr requires 6 years of experience.
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RFA/RFNA) certification required (hybrid role only).
  • RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
  • Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
• Physician Assistant
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
  • Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires 0–3 years of experience, preferably in a surgical or outpatient care setting.
  • Level 2 requires 3 years of experience.
  • Level Sr requires 6 years of experience.
  • Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
  • Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

Outpatient clinic setting with exposure to standard clinical conditions. May involve contact with patients with communicable diseases and exposure to bodily fluids.