Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgical Oncology Operating Room (OR) - Outpatient Clinic and Surgical Assist

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have prior Operating Room experience as a Physician Assistant.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Patient Care:
Collaborate with physician and clinical team to manage patients in one or multiple areas of the department (GI, Melanoma, Sarcoma, Endocrine, Port Clinic, Breast Cancer). The employee will demonstrate population-based competencies across the continuum of care. The employee performs history and physical assessment, collaborates with the physician to prescribe tests and interpret results, and provides appropriate treatment.
The employee will optimize practice autonomy within their professional scope while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team in their assigned areas.

Outpatient Clinic - The employee assigned to outpatient clinic will manage new patients, follow-up patients, post-op patients, survivorship, and surveillance patients in collaboration with the physician and clinic team.

Operating Room - The employee with operating room privileges and responsibilities will assist in surgery as allowed by certification and scope. The employee will perform pre-operative assessments, evaluate immediate post-operative status, interpret tests, and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Inpatient Care - The employee assigned to inpatient care will manage patients during hospitalization and post-surgery in collaboration with the clinical team. The employee will participate in evaluation and management of patients referred for surgical consults.

Medical Knowledge:
The employee demonstrates medical knowledge of care for Surgical Oncology patients. The employee will develop and demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary for care of patients in their practice area.
The employee will engage in ongoing learning opportunities and share knowledge and expertise with other staff and trainees. The employee will engage in and promote the institution's discovery/research efforts to improve patient outcomes.

Professionalism:
The employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team. The employee abides by professional regulatory and institutional guidelines for practice, documentation, professional charges, and behaviors. Demonstrate commitment to professional development.

Practice-Based Learning:
The employee participates in ongoing learning and professional development. The employee demonstrates application of new knowledge and skills to enhance practice and patient outcomes in their area. Participate in ongoing development of personal and team leadership competencies.

System-Based Practice:
The employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care. The employee will analyze own practice and assess as well as implement ways to improve practice through participation in quality improvement initiatives. Apply personal and team leadership skills to enhance practice and patient outcomes.

Other duties as assigned

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 Certifica Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire andRequired: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire andRequired: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire andRequired: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire andRequired: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire orRequired: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire

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

Additional Information
Requisition ID: 176732 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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