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The UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the West Houston Houston Area location, the Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care across the breast oncology service line. The Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology supports both acute and ambulatory care settings while contributing to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuity of care. UT MD Anderson's multidisciplinary approach empowers the Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant - Breast Oncology to collaborate closely with physicians and care teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes through coordinated treatment planning, symptom management, and survivorship support. This role integrates clinical practice, education, and research initiatives to advance patient care and institutional goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical foundation with experience in oncology care, particularly breast cancer, along with demonstrated ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM Work Location: West Houston a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, the Advanced Practice Provider - Breast Oncology contributes directly to a mission-driven environment focused on eliminating cancer through exceptional clinical care, research advancement, and education. This role offers opportunities to build specialized expertise in breast oncology, collaborate with leading clinicians, and participate in research initiatives, all while maintaining a structured weekday schedule that supports work-life balance and professional development. 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. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Responsibilities Clinical Patient Care Conduct preliminary assessments for new and follow-up clinic patients Document clinic progress notes, evaluations, and consultation notes Write outpatient orders including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors Assist with clinic paperwork such as imaging, scheduling, prescriptions, and chemotherapy orders Evaluate clinic and Emergency Center "drop-in" patients Assume responsibility for clinic patients in physician absence Manage patients within the ambulatory treatment center Screen patient calls and escalate to physician as appropriate Attend patient care-related department meetings Support physician clinic activities including retrieving labs, imaging, and contacting consulting providers Research & Clinical Trials Support Screen patients for eligibility in clinical trials Obtain charts and imaging for trial analysis Assist in preparing chemotherapy orders for clinical trial protocols Perform administrative and patient care activities related to clinical trials Patient Evaluation & Education Perform physical examinations and evaluate patient conditions Document findings and present patient cases to attending physicians Review patient histories and clinical data Collaborate with research nursing staff to identify eligible patients Educate patients on protocol treatment options and care plans Administrative & Records Management File, sort, and distribute clinical documentation Handle technical and confidential patient information Prepare reports and assist with presentations Dictate correspondence to referring physicians Retrieve charts from medical records Care Coordination & Tumor Board Support Coordinate services across departments to support clinical and project goals Organize and communicate clinical information clearly and effectively Compile case study data for tumor board conferences Review patient charts to ensure adherence to multidisciplinary recommendations Document tumor board discussions in EPIC within 48 hours Communicate with fellows regarding missing documentation or orders Provide tumor board coverage in the absence of the MDC manager APRN or Physician Assistant EDUCATION: Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. 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. Experience : At least 1-2 years particularly breast cancer experience as an Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant Master's degree from an 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. EXPERIENCE: Preferred: At least 1-2 years particularly breast cancer experience as an Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse All of the following: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Physician Assistant All of the following: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). 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: 181257 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes 
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