Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago

Houston, United States The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Oncology

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Physician Assistant or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with RN First Assist certification (RNFA). SUMMARY Patient Care of the Orthopaedic Oncology Patient APP completes History & Physical for patients diagnosed with primary bone or soft tissue tumors or metastatic tumors. Completes preoperative H&P and submits indicated consultation request for medical preoperative evaluation Completes postoperative exam and manages postoperative complications; reviews diagnostic studies and laboratory studies and formulates a differential diagnosis and treatment plan; documents patient encounters by dictating prompt PME, H&P, preoperative & postoperative note Dictates all telephone patient communication; presents patient case history and imaging studies at multidisciplinary conferences & dictates recommendations Submits billing within 24 to 48 hours; provide patient education and discusses diagnosis and treatment plan with patient and family Discusses importance of cancer treatment for newly diagnosed patients and discusses the importance of tumor surveillance Communicates with patient's allied care providers and referring physicians to assist with ongoing outpatient care; Assists Business Centers with obtaining insurance authorization by providing clinical information and completing peer to peer discussion. Management of Orthopaedic Oncology Patient Manages the faculty's surgical schedule; schedules surgical cases. Communicates with multiple surgical services and coordinates multi-surgeon cases Contacts Bone and Tissue Bank reps for procurement of allografts Contacts medical device reps and requests prosthesis, instruments, etc. needed for surgery First and second assists in surgery Submits preoperative and postoperative orders Communicates with OR staff to coordinate complex cases Education REQUIRED: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant Licensure/Certification REQUIRED: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. PREFERRED: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 169302 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 144,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: No

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