The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.SUMMARYThe primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is to provide direct patient care in the outpatient and inpatient setting for the department of Orthopaedic Oncology.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESPatient Care of the Orthopaedic Oncology Patient
APP completes History & Physical for patients diagnosed with primary bone or soft tissue tumors or metastatic tumors.
Completes preoperative H&P and submits indicated consultation request for medical preoperative evaluation
Completes postoperative exam and manages postoperative complications
Reviews diagnostic studies and laboratory studies and formulates a differential diagnosis and treatment plan
Documents patient encounters by dictating prompt PME, H&P, preoperative & postoperative note
Dictates all telephone patient communication
Presents patient case history and imaging studies at multidisciplinary conferences & dictates recommendations
Submits billing within 24 to 48 hours
Provide patient education and discusses diagnosis and treatment plan with patient and family
Discusses importance of cancer treatment for newly diagnosed patients and discusses the importance of tumor surveillance
Communicates with patient's allied care providers and referring physicians to assist with ongoing outpatient care
Assists Business Centers with obtaining insurance authorization by providing clinical information and completing peer to peer discussion.
Other Duties as assigned.Management of Orthopaedic Oncology Patient
Manages the faculty's surgical schedule
Schedules surgical cases.
Communicates with multiple surgical services and coordinates multi-surgeon cases
Contacts Bone and Tissue Bank reps for procurement of allografts
Contacts medical device reps and requests prosthesis, instruments, etc. needed for surgery
First and second assists in surgery
Submits preoperative and postoperative orders
Communicates with OR staff to coordinate complex cases
COMPETENCIES
Medical Knowledge - Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.
Patient Care - Employee demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, diversity) that cross the continuum of care; Employee functions within their professional scope.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement - Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
Professionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
Systems-Based Practice - Employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care.
Service Orientation
Provide service to our customers, including patients, patient caregivers, referring physicians and each other, in a reliable, responsive, safe, friendly and courteous manner.
Promotes inclusiveness and collegiality by demonstrating respect and professionalism to others at all times
Models safe, ethical behavior, mitigating risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures
Meets time and attendance expectations and responds to requests in a timely manner, communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to patients and coworkers
Admits when wrong, apologize and take steps to resolve a situation to help to patients and coworkers before being asked
Advanced Practice Registered NurseEDUCATIONRequired:Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003.Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.EXPERIENCEPreferred:At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.Prior Oncology experience.LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONRequired:All of the following:Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.Physician Assistant:EDUCATIONRequired:Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.EXPERIENCEPreferred:At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.Prior Oncology experience.LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONRequired:All of the following:PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 173402
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
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