Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) Leukemia

University of Texas MD Anderson is home to Leukemia and supports a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing research, and improving outcomes for individuals affected by cancer. The APRN or PA plays an important role in supporting clinical care, research activities, and interdisciplinary communication across the continuum of care.

The APRN or PA contributes to patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing disease management under physician supervision while providing certain services independently according to scope of practice. The APRN or PA helps ensure consistency in care delivery, supports positive patient outcomes, and participates in clinical research activities. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.

The ideal candidate will have prior leukemia and/or oncology experience, including the management of patients undergoing cancer treatment. Experience in a multidisciplinary academic healthcare environment and involvement in clinical research is preferred.

Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, this role directly contributes to advancing patient care, supporting innovative research, and improving outcomes for individuals throughout the cancer journey. Team members work alongside multidisciplinary experts, participate in meaningful clinical and research initiatives, and have access to resources that support professional development, career growth, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
Patient Care & Treatment
• Provide quality patient care tailored to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental stage, and identified needs
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations and psychosocial assessments
• Review and interpret physical examination findings, laboratory results, and radiographic test results
• Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic management plans in collaboration with the attending physician
• Document all pertinent patient information in the medical record in accordance with institutional policy
• Perform admission and discharge responsibilities as assigned
• Manage symptoms, treatment toxicities, and disease-related complications in collaboration with the attending physician
• Order consultations, diagnostic tests, and procedures as clinically indicated

Communication, Education & Collaboration
• Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and external care providers
• Facilitate communication among patients, families, primary teams, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care needs

Procedures & Privileging
• Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures
• Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration of intrathecal chemotherapy
• Maintain required procedural privileges upon successful credentialing and approval

Research Support
• Participate in the conduct of clinical research activities
• Assist with eligibility assessments for clinical research studies
• Monitor patients for side effects and toxicities associated with investigational treatments
• Document research-related findings according to protocol requirements

Other duties as assigned.