Physician Assistant, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Plano

Hematology Oncology, Dallas

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, the Department of Pediatrics strives to provide the best possible care and resources for the community. Named by U.S News & World Hospital as one of the nation?s best pediatric hospitals and #21 in the nation for Pulmonology, Children?s Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern Pediatric Group is dedicated to serving the needs of pediatric patients and conducting research to provide leading-edge care for the Dallas / Fort Worth community. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Advanced Practice Provider team where you?ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the daily management of assigned patients on the hematology oncology inpatient service, to include general hematology-oncologic patients, such as those admitted to receive chemotherapy, fever and neutropenia, sickle cell pain crisis, or those requiring a stem cell transplant. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families .

Scheduled Hours : Variable rotating 12° shifts including nights and weekends required.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%coverage for preventative healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Experience and Education

Required

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Experience

Job Duties

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage