Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Oncology Specialties

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Full-time • Dallas, TX, US • 1w ago

Pediatric Oncology Specialties

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers (APPs.) Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care.  Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. Ranked as No. 18 in the nation for pediatric cancer care, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is the largest childhood cancer and blood disorder center in North Texas. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern and Children’s Health pediatric cancer care team, where we help to treat one in five children that are diagnosed with cancer in Texas. 

Job Summary

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) will be working in a position primarily responsible for caring for pediatric patients with various oncology conditions (Hematology, Hematology Oncology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Stem Cell). The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for caring for pediatric patients with various oncology conditions. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the inpatient setting. The APP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families.

Scheduled Hours: variable rotating 12° shifts including nights and weekends (inpatient)

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100%coverage for preventative 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
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

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.

Licenses/Certifications

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred Experience

Pediatric inpatient hematology oncology preferred.

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.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas

Job

Advanced Practice Provider

Organization

723002 - HSA-Adv Prac Prov Pediatric

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Variable

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Mar 27, 2025, 8:54:00 PM

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