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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line in the Department of General Oncology and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality ambulatory oncology care across multiple clinic locations. The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient management, clinical support, and continuity of care for patients with thoracic and head and neck malignancies.
Within the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line, the Advanced Practice Provider performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic activities independently and in a co-managed setting with the physician. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient outcomes throughout the care continuum through direct patient care, clinical research support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ambulatory treatment management.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum two years of experience in general oncology, preferably in the area of Thoracic and/or Head & Neck Medical Oncology.
SALARY
- Salary: Min $117,500.00 - Mid $146,500 - Max $176,500.00
The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. Onsite: Two days at The Woodlands location and One day at Texas Medical Center location. Remote: Two days per week.
LOCATION
Work Location: The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas
WHY US?
At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to help build and support a growing Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology practice while directly impacting patient outcomes through advanced oncology care, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The position provides professional growth through close partnership with physician leadership, participation in innovative cancer treatment programs, and exposure to both community-based and academic practice environments while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Clinical Patient Care
- Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
- Document clinic progress notes, primary medical evaluations, and consultation notes
- Write outpatient orders including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors
- Assist with prescriptions, chemotherapy orders, imaging requests, and scheduling activities
- Evaluate clinic drop-in patients
- Screen patient telephone calls and escalate concerns when appropriate
- Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center
- Assume responsibility for scheduled and drop-in patients during physician absences
- Attend patient care meetings and collaborate with assigned physicians
- Travel between The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center locations to support clinic operations
Clinical Research & Protocol Support
- Screen patients for clinical trial eligibility
- Obtain charts and imaging studies for clinical trial review and analysis
- Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trials
- Support administrative and patient care activities related to research protocols
- Identify patients who may benefit from protocol enrollment
- Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients
- Perform physical examinations and assessments related to protocol participation
- Present patient histories and examination findings to attending physicians
Records Management & Administrative Functions
- File, sort, distribute, and copy patient and departmental documentation
- Maintain confidential and technical information appropriately
- Prepare reports and presentation materials
- Dictate correspondence to referring physicians
- Retrieve patient charts from Medical Records
- Coordinate clinic paperwork and operational activities
- Organize and communicate information in a clear and effective manner
Multidisciplinary Coordination & Tumor Board Activities
- Coordinate services across departments to support patient care initiatives and projects
- Compile case study information discussed during tumor board conferences
- Review patient charts to verify consults and imaging orders align with conference recommendations
- Ensure multidisciplinary conference recommendations are documented within 48 hours in EPIC's problem list
- Communicate with fellows regarding missing information and incomplete referral orders
- Provide tumor board coverage when the multidisciplinary conference manager is unavailable
- Support departmental goals through proactive decision-making and collaboration
Education
Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
Experience
Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior General Medical Oncology or Thoracic Head & Medical Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Preferred:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 183715
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 176,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line in the Department of General Oncology and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality ambulatory oncology care across multiple clinic locations. The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient management, clinical support, and continuity of care for patients with thoracic and head and neck malignancies.
Within the Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology service line, the Advanced Practice Provider performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic activities independently and in a co-managed setting with the physician. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient outcomes throughout the care continuum through direct patient care, clinical research support, multidisciplinary coordination, and ambulatory treatment management.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum two years of experience in general oncology, preferably in the area of Thoracic and/or Head & Neck Medical Oncology.
SALARY
- Salary: Min $117,500.00 - Mid $146,500 - Max $176,500.00
The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. Onsite: Two days at The Woodlands location and One day at Texas Medical Center location. Remote: Two days per week.
LOCATION
Work Location: The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas
WHY US?
At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to help build and support a growing Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology practice while directly impacting patient outcomes through advanced oncology care, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The position provides professional growth through close partnership with physician leadership, participation in innovative cancer treatment programs, and exposure to both community-based and academic practice environments while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule.
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Clinical Patient Care
- Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
- Document clinic progress notes, primary medical evaluations, and consultation notes
- Write outpatient orders including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors
- Assist with prescriptions, chemotherapy orders, imaging requests, and scheduling activities
- Evaluate clinic drop-in patients
- Screen patient telephone calls and escalate concerns when appropriate
- Manage patients in the ambulatory treatment center
- Assume responsibility for scheduled and drop-in patients during physician absences
- Attend patient care meetings and collaborate with assigned physicians
- Travel between The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center locations to support clinic operations
Clinical Research & Protocol Support
- Screen patients for clinical trial eligibility
- Obtain charts and imaging studies for clinical trial review and analysis
- Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trials
- Support administrative and patient care activities related to research protocols
- Identify patients who may benefit from protocol enrollment
- Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients
- Perform physical examinations and assessments related to protocol participation
- Present patient histories and examination findings to attending physicians
Records Management & Administrative Functions
- File, sort, distribute, and copy patient and departmental documentation
- Maintain confidential and technical information appropriately
- Prepare reports and presentation materials
- Dictate correspondence to referring physicians
- Retrieve patient charts from Medical Records
- Coordinate clinic paperwork and operational activities
- Organize and communicate information in a clear and effective manner
Multidisciplinary Coordination & Tumor Board Activities
- Coordinate services across departments to support patient care initiatives and projects
- Compile case study information discussed during tumor board conferences
- Review patient charts to verify consults and imaging orders align with conference recommendations
- Ensure multidisciplinary conference recommendations are documented within 48 hours in EPIC's problem list
- Communicate with fellows regarding missing information and incomplete referral orders
- Provide tumor board coverage when the multidisciplinary conference manager is unavailable
- Support departmental goals through proactive decision-making and collaboration
Education
Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
Experience
Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior General Medical Oncology or Thoracic Head & Medical Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Preferred:
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 183715
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 176,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials transfer to U.S. licensing
Australian nursing qualifications require CGFNS evaluation and state board approval before a U.S. employer can sponsor you. Start the credential review early, state NP licensure processing adds weeks to your timeline and must be resolved before an LCA can be filed.
Target health systems with existing E-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter NP roles by employers who have previously filed E-3 visa LCAs. These employers already understand the process, reducing delays caused by HR teams encountering the visa type for the first time.
Clarify your specialty when approaching recruiters
NP sponsorship decisions often hinge on your specialty area. An acute care NP and a family NP are hired through different departments and credentialing pathways, so make your specialty explicit in your application to avoid mismatched screening.
Confirm the job offer specifies a specialty occupation
The E-3 requires the role to meet the DOL specialty occupation definition. NP positions must require a graduate degree in nursing, not just any bachelor's. Ask your prospective employer to confirm the job description reflects this requirement before the LCA is drafted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and consulate prep
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the DOL LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation end-to-end. This is particularly useful for NPs navigating state licensure and credentialing delays alongside the federal filing timeline.
Prepare for a gap between offer and start date
LCA certification and consulate scheduling for NP roles routinely takes four to eight weeks. Negotiate a start date that accounts for this window, and provide your employer with a written summary of the E-3 filing steps so their HR team can plan accordingly.
E-3 Visa Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Nurse Practitioner jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search NP roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-screening roles without knowing whether sponsorship is viable. Migrate Mate surfaces positions matched to E-3 eligibility, saving you the back-and-forth with HR teams who have never heard of the visa.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an NP role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, if the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Most NP roles meet the DOL specialty occupation standard because graduate-level education is a standard industry requirement for the title. Roles that list a bachelor's as sufficient, or that blend NP duties with general registered nursing work, may face scrutiny during LCA review, so the job description wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Nurse Practitioners?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, which means an Australian NP with a qualifying job offer can apply at any time of year and begin work once the visa is issued. The H-1B visa, by contrast, is subject to an annual cap and random selection, so a qualified NP can be rejected simply due to lottery odds. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is the more reliable path.
Can I change NP employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the new position. Unlike some visa categories, the E-3 does not transfer automatically between employers. You'll need to coordinate the timing carefully so your new employer's LCA is certified before your current visa period ends, particularly if your state NP license is tied to a specific employer sponsorship.