Texas Urology Specialists is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full-time position is located at TUS Tomball, 506 Graham, #150, Tomball, Tx 77375 and TUS Woodlands, 17189 I-45 S. MOB, Ste 305, The Woodlands, Tx 77385. This position support the Steven Sukin, MD practice.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience

Texas Urology Specialists is a part of Texas Oncology, one of the top providers of specialty medical care in Texas. Patients want healthcare providers who are experts in their field, knowledgeable about the latest in treatments and technology, and sensitive to their individual concerns - and we wouldn't have it any other way. We're committed to giving each of our patients and their families our time, attention and the highest-quality urologic care.

Mission Statement

Texas Urology Specialists' mission is to provide high quality, patient-focused urologic care as cost effectively as possible. Toward that goal, we will strive to:

• Be sensitive to our patients' physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Respect our patients' dignity and right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Serve as patient advocates in matters involving third-party payers.
• Provide convenient access to our offices with minimal scheduling delays.
• Recognize the importance of educating our patients and their families regarding every aspect of their medical condition.
• Wherever possible, emphasize wellness and promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognize our employees as our most valuable resource.

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 provide tailored professional onboarding.

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.
• Build 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
• Involvement in clinical research
• 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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