What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at The US Oncology Network?
Overview:
Texas Oncology in San Marcos is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position will be shared between our San Marcos practice located at 1308 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos, Texas and our Kyle Practice located at 211 Elmhurst Drive Suite A in Kyle, Texas . This position supports the Medical Oncology Departments at both location.
Note from Hiring Manager: We are a passionate and exciting team, who are committed to patients and their caregivers/family. We all work hard to ensure patients feel supported, respected, and 'at home' here at Texas Oncology - San Marcos & Kyle. Our patients are like family, and we seek to add another member to our team to continue providing excellent care.
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 and has approximately 600 providers in 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Texas Oncology is a busy and well-established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care .
Why work for us?
Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as annual allotment of education days. We pr ovide t ailored professional onboarding.
What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to)
The primary role of the APP is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, in collaboration with practice physicians. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. APPs support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Opportunities:
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 is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requiresaminimumof 3yearsofexperience.
Level Sr requires 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)/CPR certification required .
OR
Physician Assistant
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program . Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requires 3 years of experience.
Level Sr requires 6 years of experience.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state . Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required .
OR
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 is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requires 3 years of experience.
Level Sr requires 6 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state . Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current basic life support (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.
Texas Oncology in San Marcos is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position will be shared between our San Marcos practice located at 1308 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos, Texas and our Kyle Practice located at 211 Elmhurst Drive Suite A in Kyle, Texas . This position supports the Medical Oncology Departments at both location.
Note from Hiring Manager: We are a passionate and exciting team, who are committed to patients and their caregivers/family. We all work hard to ensure patients feel supported, respected, and 'at home' here at Texas Oncology - San Marcos & Kyle. Our patients are like family, and we seek to add another member to our team to continue providing excellent care.
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 and has approximately 600 providers in 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Texas Oncology is a busy and well-established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care .
Why work for us?
Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as annual allotment of education days. We pr ovide t ailored professional onboarding.
What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to)
The primary role of the APP is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, in collaboration with practice physicians. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. APPs support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- Direct care and management in the outpatient/inpatient/surgical setting to include documentation of visits, patient and family education, order and review diagnostic studies, prescribe 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 physician(s) and team.
- Proficient use of Electronic Health Record in the delivery of care. Complete documentation per Texas Oncology policy and guidelines.
- B uild 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 .
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Opportunities:
- Educational development with programmatic training , including treatment review and coordination, survivorship, genetic consultations, high-risk clinics, advanced care planning
- I nvolvement in clinical researc h
- Leadership roles regionally and state-wide
- Mentorship of new colleagues and APP students
- Career advancement
- Publication and speaking opportunities
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 is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requiresaminimumof 3yearsofexperience.
Level Sr requires 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)/CPR certification required .
OR
Physician Assistant
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program . Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
Level 1 is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requires 3 years of experience.
Level Sr requires 6 years of experience.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state . Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required .
OR
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 is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience.
Level 2 requires 3 years of experience.
Level Sr requires 6 years of experience.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state . Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current basic life support (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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