PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, GI MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, OUTPATIENT
Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Why UT SouthwesternSimmons 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.Job SummaryThe Advanced
Practice Provider, Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology is
focused on the management of patients with cancers of the GI system
including pancreas, colon, liver, and esophagus, etc. The ideal
candidate will demonstrate a 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: Mon - FriVeterans are encouraged to apply. -Experience and
EducationMaster's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of
completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization
must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient
population. -ORGraduate of a Master's degree or higher
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician
Assistant---(ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.One
year (1) of GI Oncology experience preferred.
-Licensure/CertificationLicensure as Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for
prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.Acute Care
Certification required. -ORLicensed by the Texas Physician
Assistant Board. -ANDCurrent 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
DutiesConducts 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 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 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 of PositionAccuracy 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 -Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily in a clinical
environment.--- The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and
infectious diseases.Any qualifications to be considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of
Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her
designee.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.
Benefits
Keywords: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Arlington , PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, GI MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, OUTPATIENT, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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