Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA - Suspicion of Cancer Clinic

WHY UTSOUTWESTERN?

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 will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Suspicion of Cancer Clinic at UT Southwestern Medical Center plays a key role in the early evaluation, diagnosis, and coordination of care for patients referred with concern for new or undiagnosed malignancy. This position focuses on timely assessment, diagnostic workup, patient education, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary oncology teams within the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

This role is well suited for an APP who is clinically strong, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing diagnostic complexity while providing patient‑centered care.

LOCATION

UT Southwestern Medical Center – Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Outpatient Oncology

BENEFITS

• 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!

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.

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
  OR
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
  AND
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Experience in oncology, hematology, internal medicine, or diagnostic clinics
• Prior experience in an academic medical center or high‑volume outpatient setting
• Ability to manage complex patients and coordinate multidisciplinary care

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for patients referred with suspicion of malignancy
• Review and assess abnormal imaging, laboratory findings, and concerning clinical presentations
• Initiate and coordinate appropriate diagnostic workups, including labs, imaging, biopsies, and referrals
• Collaborate with oncology physicians, radiology, pathology, nursing, patient navigation, and scheduling teams
• Communicate results and next steps clearly and compassionately to patients and families
• Facilitate timely transition of care to disease-specific oncology teams once diagnosis is established
• Document clinical encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinic workflow optimization
• Adhere to UT Southwestern policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.