Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Breast SurgeryThe US Oncology Network • Sunset Valley, Texas, United States
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Breast Surgery
The US Oncology Network
- Sunset Valley, Texas, United States
- Sunset Valley, Texas, United States
About
Texas Oncology is a busy and well-established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care.
Why work for us? Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as annual allotment of education days. We provide tailored professional onboarding.
What does the Surgical Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to) Under supervision or in collaboration with surgical attending physicians, the Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers care in an outpatient clinic setting or a combination of outpatient clinic and hospital/operating room (hybrid) setting. This role focuses on the evaluation, education, and longitudinal management of patients undergoing surgical care; including but not limited to surgical consultation, pre-operative preparation, hospital/intraoperative assistance (hybrid role only), and post-operative follow-up. The APP functions as a direct caregiver, patient educator, first assist in the OR (hybrid role only), and care coordinator; ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across the surgical continuum.
Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients referred for surgical evaluation. Performs pre-operative history and physical exams, reviews diagnostic imaging and labs, and assists in surgical planning. Provides post-operative follow-up care, including wound assessments, suture/staple removal, and monitoring for complications. Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, expectations, recovery timelines, and self-care. Coordinates care with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure seamless transitions across the surgical continuum. Documents all patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and incorporates evidence-based practices into clinical care. Develops foundational knowledge of outpatient surgical billing and documentation requirements. May assist with in-office procedures with appropriate training. Assists in the operating room as first or second assist, following institutional credentialing and training requirements, including patient positioning, prepping, draping, and procedural support (hybrid role only). Performs post-operative rounds and communicates findings to the surgical team (hybrid role only). Other duties as assigned. Opportunities: Educational development with programmatic training, including treatment review and coordination, survivorship, genetic consultations, high-risk clinics, advanced care planning
Involvement in clinical research
Leadership roles regionally and state-wide
Mentorship of new colleagues and APP students
Career advancement
Publication and speaking opportunities
Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Surgical Advanced Practice Provider position will have the following background and experience:Nurse Practitioner
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience, preferably a surgical or outpatient care setting. Level 2 requires a minimum of 3 years of experience. Level Sr requires 6 years of experience. Registered Nurse First Assistant (RFA/RFNA) certification required (hybrid role only). RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
OR
Physician Assistant
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience, preferably a surgical or outpatient care setting. Level 2 requires 3 years of experience. Level Sr requires 6 years of experience. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Work Environment:
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. Outpatient clinic setting with exposure to standard clinical conditions. May involve contact with patients with communicable diseases and exposure to bodily fluids. #USONTX
Languages
- English
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