Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology Fellowship

Oncology Fellowship Program

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Oncology Fellowship program at UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center provides a 12-month structured post graduate education to prepare Clinical Nurse Specialists*, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with the expertise necessary to provide high quality medical care in the complex environment of adult oncology. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center aligned with UT Southwestern Medical Center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, providing APP oncology fellows a learning environment focused on quality patient care, cutting edge research, and mentorship. The innovative curriculum covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention to end of life care.

During the course of the fellowship, the Oncology Fellows are full time employees of UT Southwestern Medical Center that receive benefits, including paid time off, continuing education funds, and low cost comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Fellows receive a competitive annual salary in the amount of $95,000. Relocation assistance may be considered. The Oncology Fellowship program is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 2, 2023.

*with prescriptive authority

PROGRAM APPLICATION

 Application Process

Complete online fellowship application and submit the following documents documentation by Friday, March 31, 2023. Only complete applications will be considered.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Purpose Statement: Describing your interest in the Oncology Fellowship Program and how it aligns with future career goals.
• Two letters of recommendation: Preferably one academic letter and one clinical letter of recommendation.

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

12 Months

NUMBER OF FELLOWS

Two Fellows per year

EDUCATION

Minimum of a Master's degree in nursing as a Clinical Nurse
Specialist*, Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care, Adult, Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program Or graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program at least 3 months prior to the fellowship program start date.

*with prescriptive authority

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Current Texas as a Clinical Nurse Specialist*, Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care, Adult, Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner) or Texas Physician Assistant license and appropriate APRN/PA board certification. (Texas license must be obtained by July 31, 2023).
• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician Assistant program.
• Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

EXPERIENCE

Program admission is open to new graduates or experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist*, Nurse Practitioners (Acute Care, Adult, Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistants that meet the program eligibility requirements.

*with prescriptive authority

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance. 
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES OF POSITION

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.

• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment.  The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.  To learn more, please visit:  https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion