Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Head & Neck Surgery

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution dedicated to cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Head & Neck specialty, the Advanced Practice Provider plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, including inpatient and outpatient care, perioperative management, and coordination of complex multidisciplinary services. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers high-quality clinical care while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals.

At UT MD Anderson, the Advanced Practice Provider serves as an integral member of the clinical team, providing direct patient care, assisting in surgical procedures, supporting research initiatives, and facilitating communication among patients, families, and healthcare teams. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to exceptional patient outcomes through clinical expertise, independent decision-making, and compassionate care.

The ideal candidate has advanced clinical training with the appropriate licensure and certification for practice, prior inpatient experience, and experience in ENT, surgery, oncology, or outpatient settings. Candidates who possess knowledge of surgical airway patient care, can round autonomously when appropriate, and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills will be particularly well suited for this role.

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

The typical work schedule is: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Work Location: TMC

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the lives of patients with complex head and neck conditions while contributing to the mission of UT MD Anderson. The position provides exposure to advanced surgical and oncologic care, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical research activities, and ongoing professional development within an internationally recognized academic healthcare environment that supports 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.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care - Direct

• Provide advanced patient care for new, established, and inpatient populations, including preoperative and postoperative assessments
• Surgically assist designated physicians in operative procedures and serve as first assistant when required
• Perform fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy evaluations
• Perform punch, excisional, and incisional biopsies
• Perform wide local excision of skin lesions as delegated
• Remove cerumen and perform microscopic evaluation of the ear
• Place nasogastric feeding tubes and provide appropriate wound care management
• Conduct preliminary inpatient rounds with attending physicians and document patient status in the medical record
• Manage daily patient issues, implement interventions, and document outcomes
• Complete admission procedures, dictate discharge summaries, and conduct discharge planning
  
  

Patient Care - Indirect

• Counsel and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, healthcare needs, and sensitive ethical situations
• Serve as a liaison between supervising physicians and other physicians or departments to ensure timely patient care
• Provide a point of contact for patients, families, referring providers, pharmacists, and allied health professionals regarding immediate and long-term care plans
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities

• Process correspondence with patients, physicians, third-party carriers, and other entities as delegated
• Assist supervising physicians with chart follow-up activities and coordinate referrals, laboratory testing, imaging, and supportive care services
• Maintain patient records in compliance with UT MD Anderson guidelines and documentation standards
  
  

Research Support

• Review patient charts and enter research-related information into databases
• Assist research nurses with identifying patients who may benefit from protocol registration and clinical research opportunities
  
  

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Nursing. or
• Required: Doctorate Nursing Practice.
• Degree may be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003.
• Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
  
  

Work Experience

• Required: None
• Preferred: Inpatient experience or prior experience in a surgical setting
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners 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.
• Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon Hire
• Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.
  
  

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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183405
• 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