NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center)

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
UTHRGV39

Working Title
NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center)

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
McAllen, Texas

Department
School of Medicine / Ambulatory Operations

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Exempt

Scope of Job

Nurse Practitioner:

To provide comprehensive health care services to adult patients with cancer and hematologic conditions in a clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a medical oncologist. Works under moderate supervision of a physician to provide advanced practice nursing care and treatment within cancer care and/or board recognized specialization.

Physician Assistant:
To provide comprehensive health care services to adult patients with cancer and hematologic conditions in a clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a medical oncologist. Responsible for the performance of tasks of a standardized nature which are complex and require considerable experience of specialized training, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.

Description of Duties

Nurse Practitioner:
• Conducts comprehensive and focused patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Evaluates new and established patients patients with cancer and hematologic conditions under the supervision of medical oncologist.
• Develops, implements, and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with the supervising physician and multidisciplinary care team.
• Review treatment plans and monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and supportive treatments.
• Assesses treatment response, identify adverse effects, and manage symptoms and complications related to cancer and its treatment.
• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient evaluation and treatment of well care, illness and injuries.
• Performs laboratory review and modifies treatment plan as indicated by laboratory findings.
• Obtains and records complete medical history.
• Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Performs routine and specialized physical examinations according to departmental protocols.
• Prescribes medications, supportive therapies, and other treatments within the APRN scope of practice.
• Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis.
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests, imaging studies, pathology results and other diagnostic procedures.
• Provides follow-up care, survivorship support, and ongoing monitoring for disease progression and recurrence.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
• Participates in quality and safety organizational programs and reviews.
• Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effects, symptom management, and recommended follow-up care.
• Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences.
• Responds to urgent patient concerns and determine when escalation, emergency evaluation, and hospitalization, or physician intervention is required.
• Coordinates referrals and care with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, social services, and other health care professionals.
• Participates in inpatient consultations, hospital rounding, and discharge planning when assigned.
• Documents patient evaluations, treatment plans, procedures, and follow-up instructions accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Reviews and communicate test results to patients and members of the care team, ensuring timely follow-up on abnormal findings.
• Assists with medication authorizations, treatment orders, clinical documentation, and other requirements necessary to support timely patient care.
• Follows evidence-based clinical guidelines, organizational policies, patient-safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in quality-improvement activities, tumor boards, case conferences, staff education, and continuing oncology education.
• Maintains required licensure, certification, continuing education, credentialing, and clinical competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Physician Assistant:
• Conducts comprehensive and focused patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Evaluates new and established patients patients with cancer and hematologic conditions under the supervision of medical oncologist.
• Develops, implements, and updates individualized plans of care in collaboration with the supervising physician and multidisciplinary care team.
• Review treatment plans and monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and supportive treatments.
• Assesses treatment response, identify adverse effects, and manage symptoms and complications related to cancer and its treatment.
• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient evaluation and treatment of well care, illness and injuries.
• Performs laboratory review and modifies treatment plan as indicated by laboratory findings.
• Obtains and records complete medical history.
• Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Performs routine and specialized physical examinations according to departmental protocols.
• Prescribes medications, supportive therapies, and other treatments within the APRN scope of practice.
• Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis.
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests, imaging studies, pathology results and other diagnostic procedures.
• Provides follow-up care, survivorship support, and ongoing monitoring for disease progression and recurrence.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
• Participates in quality and safety organizational programs and reviews.
• Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effects, symptom management, and recommended follow-up care.
• Initiates, designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences.
• Responds to urgent patient concerns and determine when escalation, emergency evaluation, and hospitalization, or physician intervention is required.
• Coordinates referrals and care with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, social services, and other health care professionals.
• Participates in inpatient consultations, hospital rounding, and discharge planning when assigned.
• Documents patient evaluations, treatment plans, procedures, and follow-up instructions accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Reviews and communicate test results to patients and members of the care team, ensuring timely follow-up on abnormal findings.
• Assists with medication authorizations, treatment orders, clinical documentation, and other requirements necessary to support timely patient care.
• Follows evidence-based clinical guidelines, organizational policies, patient-safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in quality-improvement activities, tumor boards, case conferences, staff education, and continuing oncology education.
• Maintains required licensure, certification, continuing education, credentialing, and clinical competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education

Nurse Practitioner:
Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Physician Assistant:
Master's degree from an accredited university in a recognized field of science or an accredited education program for physician assistants.

Preferred Education

NA

Licenses/Certifications

Nurse Practitioner:
Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners and approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant:
Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants; Current Certification from NCCPA.

Required Experience

Nurse Practitioner:
None.

Physician Assistant:
• None, or
• One (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and gynecology with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Experience

Nurse Practitioner:
Experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Clinical experience in medical oncology, hematology, internal medicine, or another complex specialty-care setting is preferred.

Physician Assistant:
Experience as a Physician Assistant in medical oncology, hematology, internal medicine, or another complex specialty-care setting is preferred.

Equipment

Nurse Practitioner:
Use of standard office equipment. Use of medical equipment as required.

Physician Assistant:
Standard medical and surgical instruments and equipment. Personal computer and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Ambulatory care clinic / health care facility conditions with possible medical or psychiatric emergencies. Exposure to all common diseases. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Other

Nurse Practitioner:
None.

Physician Assistant:
Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and of the principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category
Full-Time

Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date
11/01/2026

Grant Funded Position
No

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

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https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52898