Physician Asst

The Colon & Rectal Surgical Oncology department at MD Anderson is a high-volume, fast-paced clinical setting with a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. Our APP team is deeply integrated into patient care and clinical decision-making and benefits from excellent retention, continuous professional development, and opportunities to lead initiatives in QI, research, and APP-led clinics.

Our department is experiencing rapid growth and offers an exceptional environment for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). We are committed to ensuring APPs can practice at the top of their license, supported by a collaborative, team-based model that pairs APPs with faculty while still promoting autonomous clinical practice.

We prioritize ongoing professional development, providing access to dedicated APP leadership, structured mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement. Our culture empowers APPs, values their contributions, and invests in their long-term success.

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.

Join Our Colon & Rectal Surgery Team as an Advanced Practice Provider - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APRN/PA)

The ideal candidate will have prior experience, procedural and/or surgical experience, and consistent work history. For APRN candidates, RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification is required, as this position includes support in the operating room.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8-5 pm. No weekends. No on call. Alternative work schedule once fully trained in OR and Inpatient.

Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00

Experience

New graduates will be considered; however, prior APP experience is preferred in a critical care environment or surgical experience.

RNFA for APRNs is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Performs procedures, prescribes treatment, and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements.
• Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the attending physician and Fellows.
• An in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of both cancer as well as surgical process and wound healing is necessary.
• Provide patient focused care demonstrated in communication, personalization of interaction, regulation of emotions, and proactive problem solving.
• Obtains medical history, and performs physical examinations and psychosocial assessments.
• Demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care.
• Reviews and interprets physical exam findings, laboratory and/or radiographic test results and formulates a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Documents all pertinent information within the patients' medical record per institutional policy.
• Performs admission and discharge responsibilities.
• Manage systems, toxicities and complications related to the patient's disease and/or treatment in collaboration with attending physician.
• Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated.
• Provides education to patients and their families which requires good interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of colorectal oncology.
• Participates in clinical research, assisting with eligibility assessments.
• Monitors for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and documents according to protocol requirements.
• Participates in on call rotations, if needed, in the event of an institutional shutdown.
• Collaborates with physician and team in the management of Colorectal Surgery patients in one or multiple areas of the department, and demonstrates population-based competencies that cross the continuum of care.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers.
• Facilitates communication between patient/family, primary and/or multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates medical knowledge and possess proficiency in the care and management of Colon and Rectal Surgery patients.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education as dictated by the provider's license and clinical appointment.
• Participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: PAC - Physician Assistant Certifica Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and
• Required: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and
• Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire or
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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: 177904
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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