Advanced Practice Provider Sr.- Paris

Overview

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team at the Paris location. This full-time role supports a busy integrated oncology practice. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help patients achieve better outcomes. We offer competitive salaries, CME budget, education days, tailored onboarding, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Direct care and management in the outpatient/inpatient/surgical setting, including documentation of visits, patient and family education, ordering and reviewing diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, management of symptoms, counseling and support, referrals to other providers, and staff/community education.
• Interdependent practice with collaborative physician(s) and team.
• Proficient use of Electronic Health Records and complete documentation per Texas Oncology policy and guidelines.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the organization and the local medical community.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
• Participate in tumor board, institutional trainings, and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Educational development with programmatic training, including treatment review and coordination, survivorship, genetic consultations, high-risk clinics, and advanced care planning.
• Involvement in clinical research.
• Leadership roles regionally and state-wide.
• Mentorship of new colleagues and APP students.
• Career advancement and opportunities for publication and speaking engagements.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience.

• Nurse Practitioner
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Level 1: entry-level (0-3 years);
    Level 2: 3 years;
    Level Sr: 6 years.
  • RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing; current Nurse Practitioner license in practicing state; current BLS/CPR certification.
• Physician Assistant
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program; current NCCPA certification.
  • Level 1: entry-level (0-3 years);
    Level 2: 3 years;
    Level Sr: 6 years.
  • Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state; current BLS/CPR certification.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
  • Level 1: 0-3 years;
    Level 2: 3 years;
    Level Sr: 6 years.
  • RN state licensure and current registration; current Clinical Nurse Specialist license in practicing state; current BLS/CPR certification.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.