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Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care, innovative research, prevention initiatives, and education. As a world-renowned academic medical center, it brings together multidisciplinary expertise to improve outcomes for patients with cancer and related conditions. The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) will join the Neuro Interventional Radiology department within UT MD Anderson, supporting both inpatient and outpatient care at the Texas Medical Center. The Neuro Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider delivers diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under physician supervision throughout the procedural continuum. The Neuro Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider plays a critical role in patient assessment, procedure preparation, clinical management, education, follow-up care, and procedural support.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical foundation in patient assessment, medical management, procedural care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience supporting interventional radiology, procedural services, acute care, or specialty care environments is beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday / 8 hour shifts / 7am - 6pm, with Saturday rotation required.
Work Location: Texas Medical Center in the Interventional Radiology Department with coverage of inpatient and outpatient services.
Why Us? UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission-driven organization focused on advancing cancer care, research, prevention, and education. This role provides meaningful patient interaction across the care continuum, exposure to advanced interventional radiology procedures, collaboration with expert multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for continued professional development while supporting work-life balance through a structured schedule.
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:
Complete histories and physicals and pre-procedure assessments specific to interventional radiology procedures
Perform sedation assessments including ASA scoring, airway classification, ECOG scoring, medication management, and medical referrals in accordance with departmental and institutional policies
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and imaging
Prescribe medications and determine pre-, intra-, and post-procedure medical management within scope of practice
Formulate and execute management plans for laboratory, transfusion, contrast, anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and post-procedure pain management issues
Assess and manage peri-procedural hypertension, hypotension, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and diabetes-related concerns
Collaborate with physicians and primary teams on comprehensive peri-procedural management plans
Triage cases appropriately and provide clear written and verbal communication
Maintain compliance with evaluation and management billing regulations and documentation requirements
Educate patients and families regarding procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, expected outcomes, preparation, recovery, and follow-up care
Participate in the informed consent process according to institutional policy
Manage post-procedure care for inpatients and outpatients, assessing for complications and sedation-related events
Evaluate outpatient discharge readiness and extended recovery patients as required
Perform inpatient rounds including pre-procedure evaluations, catheter assessments, complication management, and patient education
Coordinate subsequent procedures, repeat imaging, laboratory studies, and follow-up schedules
Conduct video, telephone, and in-person evaluations to identify complications and document adverse events
Support development of patient education materials
Promote patient satisfaction through effective interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrate knowledge of interventional radiology workflow in inpatient and outpatient settings
Understand procedure indications, procedural techniques, risks, required work-up, and follow-up expectations
Participate in catheter suturing, dressing placement, chest tube removal, and catheter flushing and triage activities as appropriate
Assist faculty during interventional radiology procedures as assigned
Perform minor procedures under physician supervision when authorized
Utilize catheters, guidewires, syringes, and needles to support biopsies, drainage procedures, angiograms, vascular interventions, and other appropriate procedures
Apply sterile technique during patient preparation and procedural activities
Wear radiology lead protection while working in procedure rooms
Practice safely within established radiation exposure limits and regulatory requirements
Deliver patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care
Counsel patients and families regarding disease, treatment, prevention, and health maintenance
Participate in continuous learning, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives
Build collaborative professional relationships with physicians and healthcare team members
Demonstrate ethical practice, accountability, professionalism, and regulatory compliance
Support safe, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care delivery
Promote respectful communication, knowledge sharing, and team development
Respond to service requests promptly and professionally
Support a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient, and innovative care environment
Other Requirements:
Required: Ability to provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under physician supervision, ability to perform patient assessment and care management, ability to educate patients and families, ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ability to maintain documentation and compliance standards, ability to support interventional radiology procedures, ability to apply sterile technique, ability to work in environments requiring use of radiology lead protection, ability to work within established radiation safety limits, participation in Saturday rotation schedules
Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, patient management across inpatient and outpatient settings, strong interpersonal communication skills, commitment to continuous learning and professional development, experience supporting procedural patient care across the care continuum
Physician Assistant EDUCATION:
Required: Master's Degree 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.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: PAC - Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and
Required: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and
Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and
Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire or
Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care ). Upon Hire
Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire and
Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.
Advanced Practice Provider - APRN:
Master's Degree 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. Required or
Master's Degree Nursing. Required or
Doctorate Nursing Practice. Required or
Degree 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. Required
2 years Advanced Practice Provider experience in an oncology setting. Required
3 years Clinical experience as an APP in oncology at MD Anderson. Preferred
Previous experience with peer to peer and financial clearance. Preferred
PA - Physician Assistant Written authorization from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as Physician Assistant. Upon Hire Required or
APRN -
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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