Advanced Practice Provider, Blood Cancers Clinic

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cellular Therapy and Blood Cancers Inpatient clinic. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as a key clinical provider within a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team, working in close collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and support staff. This role involves the comprehensive management of patients with hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes, many of whom are undergoing intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and cellular therapies. 

The Advanced Practice Provider in Blood Cancers focuses on the outpatient management of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other heme malignancies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for our mission and take pride in delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative, learning environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. No call or weekends.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

·       PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

·       100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

·       Paid Time Off, available day one

·       Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

·       Paid Parental Leave Benefit

·       Wellness programs

·       Tuition Reimbursement

·       Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

·       Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR 
• Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-A