Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

About the Role

Texas Oncology Arlington South/Fort Worth Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their Radiation Oncology Department. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The level (1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in collaboration with practice physicians.
• Impact quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Direct care and management in outpatient/inpatient/surgical settings, including:
• Documentation of visits
• Patient and family education
• Ordering and reviewing diagnostic studies
• Prescribing medications
• Management of symptoms
• Counseling and support
• Collaboration with and referrals to other health care providers
• Provision of education to staff, students, and the community
• Engage in interdependent practice with collaborative physician(s) and team.
• Proficiently use Electronic Health Record (EHR) in the delivery of care.
• Complete documentation per Texas Oncology policy and guidelines.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the organization and the local medical community.
• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
• Participate in tumor board, institutional trainings, and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Opportunities

• Educational development with programmatic training, including treatment review and coordination, survivorship, genetic consultations, high-risk clinics, advanced care planning.
• Involvement in clinical research.
• Leadership roles regionally and state-wide.
• Mentorship of new colleagues and APP students.
• Career advancement.
• Publication and speaking opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient use of Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• 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.
• Experience levels:
• Level 1: Minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
• Level 2: Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Level Sr: 6 years of experience.

For Physician Assistant

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
• Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Experience levels:
• Level 1: 0-3 years of experience.
• Level 2: 3 years of experience.
• Level Sr: 6 years of experience.

For Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
• RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Experience levels:
• Level 1: Minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
• Level 2: 3 years of experience.
• Level Sr: 6 years of experience.

Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.