Physician Assistant

Texas Oncology Brownsville is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our teamThis full-time position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our Brownsville location. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm with no weekends or major holidays
Texas Oncology is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate cancer care close to home. Our practice is staffed by a team of two board-certified medical oncologists and a highly skilled advanced practice provider (APP), ensuring comprehensive and personalized treatment for our patients. We offer a competitive benefits package, including paid holidays and a work-life balance.
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 and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve ?Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Texas Oncology is a busy and well-established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care.
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 annual allotment of education days. At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.
What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? (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. APPs support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Direct care and management in the outpatient/inpatient/surgical 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.
Educational development with programmatic training, including treatment review and coordination, survivorship, genetic consultations, high-risk clinics, advanced care planning
Involvement in clinical research
Mentorship of new colleagues and APP students
The ideal candidate for the Advanced Practice Provider position will have the following background and experience:
Nurse Practitioner
Masters 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.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Physician Assistant
Successful 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.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Clinical Nurse Specialist
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requires 3 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. xrczosw Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
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