Oncology Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases, and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting seeing breast cancer patients.
• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
• Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitate/participate in quality-related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborate in research projects and protocols; routinely apply evidence-based best practices to patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in nursing with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program or a Master's degree or higher from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing or licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with 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.