Physician Assistant, Dallas Oncology Infusion Clinic

Location

Type, TX | United States

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Job Summary

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) is currently seeking an experienced oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Infusion and Acute Care APP team in Dallas, Texas.

The APP will function in infusion, with some coverage of Phase I Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) to manage infusion reactions, address lab abnormalities and provide anti-neoplastic patient education as needed. This position will also collaborate with Simmons Acute Care (SAC) to transfer patients with acute medical issues requiring additional evaluation and management. SAC provides outpatient care for the treatment of acute illnesses to established SCCC patients. The scope of SAC is to focus on acute medical problems related to cancer and/or cancer treatment. SAC provides healthcare services to patients who are receiving treatment for their cancer or have completed treatment in the last three months.

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm including weekends.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Why UT Southwestern

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently seeking an experienced oncology Nurse Practitioner to join the Infusion APP team in Dallas, Texas. The Infusion APP will function primarily in infusion, with some coverage of Phase I Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). This position will collaborate with Simmons Acute Care to transfer patients with acute medical issues requiring additional evaluation and management. 

Experience and Education

• 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. OR 
• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. 
• Preferred Experience: Two or more years of medical oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider 

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.  OR 
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND 
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. 

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 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 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment. 
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills. 
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols. 
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care 

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment.  The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee. 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:

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