Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology provides high-quality patient care and advances the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research. The Advanced Practice Provider role supports these efforts through direct patient care, clinical coordination, and research participation.

UT MD Anderson offers an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to work in a specialized oncology environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes. The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates closely with physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to patient care, clinical operations, and research initiatives. The Advanced Practice Provider plays an important role in supporting both ambulatory and inpatient oncology services.

The ideal candidate will have oncology experience and the ability to work effectively in a complex academic medical environment. Preferred education, experience, and licensure requirements were not fully provided; therefore, candidates should possess the qualifications necessary to perform advanced clinical patient care, research-related responsibilities, and collaborative oncology practice activities.

Salary\: $117,500 - $146,500 - $176,500

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

Why Us?
UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention while working alongside leading oncology professionals. This role provides meaningful involvement in patient care and clinical research, along with opportunities for professional development, work-life balance, and long-term career growth.
• 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
Clinical Patient Care
• Attend clinics with physicians
• Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
• Dictate clinic progress notes, patient medical evaluations, and consultation notes
• Write admission notes and orders for hospitalized patients
• Write outpatient orders for chemotherapy, intravenous fluids, transfusions, growth factors, and related treatments
• Assist with clinic-related documentation and administrative activities
• Screen patient telephone calls and escalate to physicians when appropriate
• Evaluate clinic and Emergency Center walk-in patients
• Assume responsibility for clinic patients during physician absences as directed
• Assist with inpatient care activities when needed

Research Support
• Screen patients for eligibility for clinical trials
• Obtain charts and imaging records needed for clinical trial analysis
• Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trial participants
• Assess patients for protocol eligibility and provide patient education
• Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit from protocol registration
• Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients

Patient Assessment & Clinical Documentation
• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations
• Review patient charts and histories before physician evaluation
• Present patient histories and physical examination findings to attending physicians
• Write clinical information and notes for physician review and documentation
• Assist with ongoing patient management and care coordination activities

Records & Administrative Operations
• File, sort, distribute, and copy pertinent documentation
• Handle technical and confidential materials appropriately
• Prepare reports and presentation materials
• Dictate referral correspondence to referring physicians using institutional dictation systems
• Collect patient charts from Medical Records
• Coordinate services across departments to support projects and patient care initiatives

Collaboration & Department Support
• Attend departmental meetings related to patient care
• Work with alternate physicians during attending physician absences as directed
• Take initiative in decision-making that supports departmental goals
• Compose written correspondence using relevant clinical and operational information
• Organize and communicate information effectively to appropriate stakeholders
• Perform additional patient care, clinic operations, and administrative duties as assigned