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US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities

APP Sr. - Breast Oncology

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


OverviewTexas Oncology

is looking for an

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

to join our team! This full-time position is located at

Dallas Sammons . This position supports the Medical Oncology team and the clinic. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with no weekends, call, or major holidays.This position will be either a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.Texas Oncology

is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our mission is to provide accessible cancer care to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the support of family and friends nearby.Why work for us?Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity-related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as an annual allotment of education days. We provide tailored professional onboarding.What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to)The primary role of the APP is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in collaboration with practice physicians. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum.ResponsibilitiesEssential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):Direct care and management in the outpatient setting to include documentation of visits, patient and family education, order and review diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, management of symptoms, counseling and support, collaboration with and referrals to other health care providers, and provision of education to staff, students, and the community.Interdependent practice with collaborative physician(s) and team.Proficient use of Electronic Health Record 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.QualificationsThe ideal candidate for the Advanced Practice Provider position will have the following background and experience:Nurse PractitionerMasters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.Level 1

is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience.Level 2

requires a minimum of 3 years of experience.Level Sr

requires 6 years of experience.RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.ORPhysician AssistantSuccessful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.Level 1

is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience.Level 2

requires 3 years of experience.Level Sr

requires 6 years of experience.Current state license as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

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