University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas , TX 75201
Posted 3 weeks ago
Why UT Southwestern?
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center aligned with UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a nationally ranked academic medical center. Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.
Department Summary
We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Oncology team in leadership. This Lead APP will work both clinical and administrative and provide oversight to APPs across 3 regional clinics (Montcrief-Ft. Worth, Richardson and Redbird).
Scheduled Hours: 10-hour and 12-hour shifts
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Education
Licensure and Certification
Experience
Job Duties
Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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