MD Anderson Cancer Center

Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA - Orthopaedic Oncology - Inpatient

HOUSTON, TXPosted 17 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Job overview

    The Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) in Orthopaedic Oncology provides direct inpatient and outpatient care, managing complex cancer-related orthopedic cases to support patient treatment and recovery.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves conducting patient history and physicals, preoperative and postoperative care, managing surgical scheduling and coordination, assisting in surgeries, inpatient rounds, wound care, discharge planning, on-call emergency management, and communication with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary ranges from $117,500 to $176,500 annually with a midpoint of $146,500; benefits include referral bonuses, relocation assistance, and standard full-time employee benefits.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant certification with relevant Texas licensure and certifications such as BLS and possibly PALS or ACLS; preferred experience includes at least one year as an APP and oncology experience.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company values equal employment opportunity and inclusivity, emphasizing a mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education in a supportive onsite work environment.

  • Company information

    MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading cancer treatment and research institution focused on eliminating cancer through patient care, research, prevention, and education.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is onsite at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, requiring day and evening shifts with no mention of remote work.

  • Unique job features

    This role is pivotal, involves complex orthopedic oncology cases, includes on-call responsibilities, and offers relocation and referral bonuses, distinguishing it from typical APP roles.

Company overview

MD Anderson Cancer Center, part of the University of Texas, is a globally recognized leader in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. They generate revenue through patient services, research grants, and philanthropic donations. Founded in 1941, MD Anderson has pioneered numerous cancer treatments and consistently ranks among the top cancer hospitals in the U.S., making it a prestigious institution for both patients and professionals.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your advanced practice provider experience, especially in orthopaedic oncology and inpatient care, emphasizing skills in patient evaluation, surgical assistance, and postoperative management.

  • Focus on showcasing your ability to manage complex orthopedic oncology cases, including preoperative and postoperative care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient education, as these are critical to the role.

  • Apply through multiple platforms such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and specialized healthcare job boards to maximize your application reach.

  • Connect with current Advanced Practice Providers or clinical staff in the Orthopaedic Oncology division at MD Anderson on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent research or patient care initiatives they’ve shared or asking about team culture and collaboration.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'orthopaedic oncology,' 'postoperative care,' 'patient education,' 'multidisciplinary conferences,' and relevant certifications like 'APRN,' 'PA,' 'BLS,' and 'PALS' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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