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Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - GI Radiation Oncology
The GI Radiation Oncology team at the Texas Medical Center delivers specialized care for adult patients with gastrointestinal cancers receiving radiation therapy. The Advanced Practice Provider works within this collaborative outpatient environment to support patients throughout treatment. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.
The Advanced Practice Provider provides patient assessment, treatment support, coordination, and education while partnering closely with physicians and care teams. The Advanced Practice Provider plays a key role in symptom management, urgent evaluations, and ongoing clinical monitoring to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
The ideal candidate is a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant with preferred experience in inpatient or outpatient advanced practice roles. Individuals who demonstrate willingness to learn, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, and strong verbal and written communication skills are especially well‑suited for this position.
The position includes an hourly salary range of Minimum $56.49 – Midpoint $70.43 – Maximum $84.86.
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Work location: Main Campus – Texas Medical Center (TMC).
Why Us?
This role directly supports MD Anderson’s mission by delivering high‑quality clinical care to patients undergoing complex cancer treatments while offering opportunities for ongoing professional development, clinical skill expansion, and a balanced, team‑driven practice environment.
• 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.
Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Management
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and ongoing assessments
• Identify and manage urgent patient care concerns
• Evaluate unscheduled patients and coordinate referrals
• Assess and manage treatment‑related side effects
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and monitor care plans
• Order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per guidelines
Patient Care Coordination
• Support patients before, during, and after radiation therapy
• Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare colleagues
• Document consultations, follow‑ups, and treatment summaries
Team Support & Collaboration
• Participate in onboarding and precepting new APP team members
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and care teams
EDUCATION
Required:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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.
Physician Assistant
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.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred: One year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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
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).
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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.html
