Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; ACNP or Physician Assistant; PA - GYN​/ONC - Woodlands, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – GYN/ONC to join our team at The Woodlands, Texas.

This position will be at level I, II or Senior based on candidate experience.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures after appropriate training.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
• May promote/provide staff education
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Nurse Practitioner
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Level I is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of experience.
  • Level II requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
  • Level Senior requires six (6) years of experience.
  • 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 certification required.
• Physician Assistant
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
  • Level I is entry-level and typically requires zero (0) to three (3) years of experience.
  • Level II requires three (3) years of experience.
  • Level Senior requires six (6) years of experience.
  • Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
  • Current basic life support BLS certification required.

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 extensive periods of time. 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. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, generous PTO program, 401(k) plan with match, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and retail discounts.

Incentive program that typically vests over a three‑year period and is tied to both individual performance and operational success. Awards are discretionary and based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth. Awards reviewed annually and subject to continued employment through the award payment date.