Physician Assistant Colon & Rectal Surgery; Outpatient

Position Overview

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) in Colon & Rectal Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. APP open to traveling to Houston area locations. Shift Monday-Friday 8-5 pm, outpatient. No weekends, no on call.

Salary Range: $117,500 - $176,500. Midpoint: $146,500.

• New position due to program growth.
• Strong team culture.
• No after‑hours call, nights, or holidays.
• Dedicated APP leadership and mentorship.
• Opportunities to get involved in department initiatives.

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for new, consult, and follow‑up patients.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and fellows to develop and implement care plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and lab work.
• Document clinical encounters clearly via dictation or manual entry.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures (e.g., wound care, drain removal, suture removal).
• Manage pre‑ and post‑operative care for surgical patients.
• Provide thorough patient and family education.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams across the institution.
• Participate in education, research, and administrative initiatives as needed.

Must‑Haves:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively in a dyad partnership or independently.
• Professionalism in all forms of interaction and communication.

Nice‑to‑Haves:

• Experience managing surgical patients.
• Surgical Oncology experience.
• Experience with Epic/One Connect.

• New graduates will be considered; however, prior APP experience is preferred in a critical care environment or surgical experience.
• RNFA for APRNs is a plus but not required.

Required:

Master’s Degree. 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.

• Required:
  
  PAC – Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and
• Required:
  
  PA – Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and
• Required:
  
  MAY BE
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire and
• Required:
  
  BLS – Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and
• Required:
  
  ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire or
• Required:
  
  PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department:
  Pediatrics – Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire

MD Anderson offers excellent benefits: medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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.

• Requisition
• 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