Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine Clinical Decision Unit

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Emergency Medicine Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) provides focused observation, evaluation, and treatment for patients requiring short-term acute care management and close clinical monitoring. The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care and support optimal patient outcomes.

UT MD Anderson seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Emergency Medicine Clinical Decision Unit night team. The Advanced Practice Provider plays an integral role in patient assessment, treatment planning, symptom management, care coordination, and procedural support within a fast-paced acute care environment. The Advanced Practice Provider is expected to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and safety.

The ideal candidate is an Advanced Practice Provider seeking a night-shift role with at least one year of APP experience in Hospital Medicine, ICU, Acute Care, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or inpatient medicine. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, assessment and diagnostic skills, excellent verbal and written communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive during overnight shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment while delivering exceptional patient care.

Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes are essential. Candidates must be able to work 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, including rotating weekends, for 3-4 shifts per week.

Salary Range:

Minimum $117,500 ($56.49/hour) - Midpoint $146,500 ($70.43/hour) - Maximum $176,500 ($84.86/hour)

The typical work schedule is 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, including rotating weekends, for 3-4 shifts per week.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Perform comprehensive medical history, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments.
• Assess patient health status based on diagnosis, treatment plan, age, development, and identified needs.
• Communicate clinical findings and care plans to patients, families, and physicians.
• Report findings and diagnostic test results to attending physicians.
• Monitor laboratory, clinical, radiographic, and procedural data for assigned patients.
• Review history, assessment findings, laboratory results, imaging studies, and treatment plans with attending physicians.
• Document assessments, findings, and recommendations accurately in the medical record.

• Prevent, minimize, and manage symptoms, toxicities, and treatment‑related complications in collaboration with physicians.
• Evaluate patient response to care and modify treatment plans as appropriate under physician supervision.
• Provide psychological support and education to patients and families.
• Deliver care throughout diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, and terminal care phases.
• Coordinate services and facilitate…