Texas Oncology
Physician Assistant / Surgery - Thoracic / Texas / Locum Tenens / APP I-SanAnton
Texas Oncology, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
Texas Oncology San Antonio is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full‑time position is located at our Medical Center, 5206 Research Dr., San Antonio, TX 78240. This position supports the Thoracic Surgery team.
This position will be either a Level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community‑based cancer care to make high‑quality cancer care accessible to all communities. At Texas Oncology, we use leading‑edge technology and research to deliver high‑quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care to help patients achieve more breakthroughs and victories. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us? Advanced Practice Providers receive competitive salaries with potential for productivity‑related compensation, a generous CME budget, annual education days, and tailored professional onboarding.
What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? APPs provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in collaboration with practice physicians, impacting the quality of patient care and outcomes across the continuum. They support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Direct care and management in the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical setting, including documentation of visits, patient and family education, orders and review of diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, management of symptoms, counseling and support, collaboration with and referrals to other health care providers, and provision of education to staff, students, and the community.
Interdependent practice with collaborative physicians and team.
Proficient use of Electronic Health Record in the delivery of care; complete documentation per Texas Oncology policy and guidelines.
Build strong collaborative relationships across the organization and the local medical community.
Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
Participate in tumor board, institutional trainings, and meetings as required.
Perform 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 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: minimum 0‑3 years of experience.
Level 2: minimum 3 years of experience.
Level Sr: minimum 6 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Physician Assistant
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA certification.
Level 1: 0‑3 years of experience.
Level 2: 3 years of experience.
Level Sr: 6 years of experience.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant. Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Level 1: 0‑3 years of experience.
Level 2: 3 years of experience.
Level Sr: 6 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current 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 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.
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. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
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This position will be either a Level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community‑based cancer care to make high‑quality cancer care accessible to all communities. At Texas Oncology, we use leading‑edge technology and research to deliver high‑quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care to help patients achieve more breakthroughs and victories. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us? Advanced Practice Providers receive competitive salaries with potential for productivity‑related compensation, a generous CME budget, annual education days, and tailored professional onboarding.
What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? APPs provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care in collaboration with practice physicians, impacting the quality of patient care and outcomes across the continuum. They support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Direct care and management in the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical setting, including documentation of visits, patient and family education, orders and review of diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, management of symptoms, counseling and support, collaboration with and referrals to other health care providers, and provision of education to staff, students, and the community.
Interdependent practice with collaborative physicians and team.
Proficient use of Electronic Health Record in the delivery of care; complete documentation per Texas Oncology policy and guidelines.
Build strong collaborative relationships across the organization and the local medical community.
Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
Participate in tumor board, institutional trainings, and meetings as required.
Perform 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 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: minimum 0‑3 years of experience.
Level 2: minimum 3 years of experience.
Level Sr: minimum 6 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Physician Assistant
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA certification.
Level 1: 0‑3 years of experience.
Level 2: 3 years of experience.
Level Sr: 6 years of experience.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant. Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Level 1: 0‑3 years of experience.
Level 2: 3 years of experience.
Level Sr: 6 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current 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 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.
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. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
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