PA Academic

The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardio-Oncology team.The Advanced Practice Provider Cardio-Oncology is focused on the management of patients with oncologic and cardiac disease states in the outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate willdemonstratea passion for our mission and take pride in delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative learning environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts per day.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in cardiology and/or oncology.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

• 100% coverage for preventive 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

• Masters degree or higher in nursing documentation of completion ofaccreditedAdvanced 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 aMastersdegree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.OR

• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.AND

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts anddocumentscomprehensiveinitialand ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis including psychological status.

• Synthesizes data andutilizesevidence to develop implement and evaluate thepatientplan of care including ordering and interpreting laboratory radiology and other diagnostic studies/results.

• Demonstratesproficiencyin technical/procedural skills asappropriate basedon specialty and training.

• Provides relevant management referrals counseling and education to patients families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.

• Facilitates/participatesin quality related initiatives through planned group processes workshops seminars and staff meetings to improve clinical and system practice performance.

• Collaborates in research projects andprotocols;and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.

• Performs other duties as assigned.