APRN or Physician Assistant - DI Academic Services / Woodlands

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or Physician Assistant) to join the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Division. This role is ideal for an APP with an interest in radiology and experience managing patients in acute or urgent care settings. APRN candidates must hold a Family/Individual Across the Lifespan specialty certification.

This position provides comprehensive patient care before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures in both inpatient and outpatient environments, under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Schedule & Coverage

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Shifts: Four 10.5-11-hour shifts per week
• Coverage Area:
  • Primary coverage across Diagnostic Imaging locations in The Woodlands and Northwest Houston
  • Intermittent cross-coverage across all Diagnostic Imaging locations as needed

MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional patient care, innovative research, prevention efforts, and education for students, trainees, professionals, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Management

• Respond to and manage emergency events occurring within Diagnostic Imaging, including but not limited to:
  • Allergic or contrast reactions
  • Respiratory distress
  • Falls, seizures, glycemic events
  • Port extravasation or incidental cord compression
• Conduct focused histories and physical examinations relevant to diagnostic imaging procedures
• Manage pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Perform sedation assessments per institutional policy (ASA, airway classification, ECOG scoring)
• Order, interpret, and document appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe medications and manage anticoagulation, transfusions, contrast use, and post-procedural pain within scope of practice
• Triage patients and cases appropriately and coordinate care with primary and specialty services
• Protocol imaging studies ordered by non-radiology providers to ensure proper exam selection

Clinical Practice

• Conduct consults, follow-up visits, and pre-procedure/pre-treatment evaluations
• Provide care across multiple DI subspecialties, including Nuclear Medicine, Neuroradiology, and Breast Imaging
• Identify and manage periprocedural clinical issues such as hypertension, hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, and diabetes management
• Collaborate closely with Diagnostic Imaging physicians and the patient's primary care team

Research & Education

• Participate in clinical research initiatives
• Assist with data collection, patient education, and informed consent as delegated

Documentation, Compliance & Communication

• Practice within E&M billing and compliance regulations
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely medical documentation
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Serve as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team

Professionalism & Organizational Values

• Model MD Anderson's core values, Service Excellence Standards, and ethical practices
• Foster collegial, respectful, and culturally competent interactions with patients, families, and colleagues
• Communicate clearly and effectively across audiences
• Demonstrate accountability and commitment to high-reliability organizational practices.

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Nursing. or
• Required: Doctorate Nursing Practice.
• Degree may be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003.
• Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None
• Preferred: Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire
• Required: APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire or
• Required: ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
• Required: ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AACCNCC Upon Hire or
• Required: ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire or
• Required: AGACNP - Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire or
• Required: ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute Care NP Upon Hire or
• Required: AGPCNP -Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire or
• Required: AGNP -Adult/Gerontology NP Upon Hire or
• Required: ACPNP -Acute Care Pediatric Nurs Prac Upon Hire or
• Required: ANP - Adult Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
• Required: FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
• Required: GNP - Gerontological Nurse Prac Upon Hire or
• Required: PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practit Upon Hire or
• Required: PMHNP - Psych/Mental Health NP Upon Hire or
• Required: WHNP - Womans Health Nurse Pract. Upon Hire or
• Required: APNPAdv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire or
• Required: Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire and
• Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon Hire
• Preferred: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Upon Hire
• Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. 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: 179639
• 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: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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