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: 183895
• 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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