Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or Physician Assistant) - Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases department provides expert clinical consultations to prevent, diagnose, and treat infections in both adult and pediatric cancer patients. Our mission is to provide specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections in cancer patients through high quality clinical consultation, infection control and research programs.

The ideal Advanced Practice Provider will be a compassionate, detail-oriented advanced practice provider who thrives in a collaborative, academic medical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality infectious disease care to adult and pediatric oncology patients. This individual demonstrates strong clinical judgment and growing independence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex infections across the cancer care continuum, while working under the supervision of an attending physician and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The candidate is skilled in obtaining comprehensive medical histories, performing physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic and radiographic studies, developing and managing treatment plans, and performing procedures and prescribing therapies as authorized.
They excel as part of an interdisciplinary team, effectively communicate with patients and families, and serve as a clinical resource through education and triage. In addition, the ideal candidate supports administrative and documentation processes, maintains accurate medical records, assists with referrals and follow-up care, and demonstrates interest in clinical research, protocol development, and applying evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in oncology infectious disease care.

The shift will be 4-10/hour shifts working Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm plus one weekend requirement Saturday & Sunday in-person shift every five weeks. Ideal candidate will have at least two years of advanced practice experience.

MD Anderson offers employees\:
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the performance of increasingly independent and complex tasks that are routine and standardized. It provides direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under Physician supervision and impacts the quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the disease process.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Patient Care - Direct
As an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, he or she provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process.
Acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician and in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways.
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes.
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.
Makes rounds with interdisciplinary team.
Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols, and applies research to practice.

Administrative
Process correspondence with patients, physicians, third-party carriers, and other entities as delegated by the supervising physician.
Assist supervising physician with routine chart follow-ups and order appropriate referrals, laboratory, radiological, or supportive care.
Assist with and maintain patient records in compliance with UTMDACC guidelines.

Other duties as assigned