Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider - Endocrine ...

MD Anderson's Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders department provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for patients with endocrine system tumors, both malignant and benign. Here's just a partial list of diseases treated by our physicians, nurses and other caregivers: • Thyroid cancer and management of other thyroid disorders • Cancers and benign tumors of the adrenal glands • Hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid tumors • Pituitary tumors • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors • Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I and II • Inherited endocrine tumors, including childhood endocrine tumors Our multidisciplinary approach offers patients the best possible outcome, so that successful treatment doesn't have to be a compromise. Our specialists work closely with teams of physicians from other departments to manage patients with these diseases. Our endocrinologists collaborate with our surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists to provide dedicated state-of-the-art patient care, while performing clinical research to evaluate how best to apply the most recent developments in cancer medicine. As part of this approach we provide comprehensive services for patients who were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus as a result of their cancer treatment. Our Glycemic Management Program assists other providers with their patients with glycemic disorders. This is a per diem role working maximum of 20 hours per week. PROVIDE DIRECT MEDICAL SKILLS WITHIN SCOPE OF PRACTICE Provide Direct Medical Skills Within Scope of Practice Provide medical skills within scope of practice, as assigned. Has primary responsibility for working with department faculty physicians to assist in covering the outpatient and inpatient clinical practice for the Endocrinology and Endocrinology-Diabetes services. Clinical aspects includes by not limited to Manage enodopathies, Manage effects of chemotherapy agents, Assess glucose needs and lipid control, Manage multiple-dose insulin and insulin pumps. Must be able to independently initiate monthly assignments without supervision. He/she must be able to understand and respond to telephone conversations with physicians and other members of the health care team, both within and outside of the institution. He/she must be able to clearly write and/or clearly communicate verbally person-to-person or over the phone. • Attend Endocrinology Multidisciplinary Conference weekly • Attend Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds • Share responsibility with other department advanced practice professionals for coverage of faculty clinics, attending-on-service (AOS) and inpatient services, triage of Endocrine Center new patients and consultations, and coordination of the scheduling of these patients Primary area of assignments listed below vary based upon the needs of the clinical practice and available staff: Outpatient Services: Endocrinology or Endocrinology-Diabetes Attend clinic with physician and conduct preliminary assessments on physician's new, consult and follow-up clinic patients Dictate notes on new, consult and follow-up patients Assist with clinic and hospital related paperwork (completing CSR, filling out radiology and nuclear medicine forms, placing patients on clinical pathway, writing/calling in prescriptions) Retrieve and review labs, glucose monitoring results, pathology results, radiology reports Facilitate communication with patients between clinic visits by reviewing outpatient laboratory, glucose monitoring results, and adjusting patient medications. Maintain independent outpatient clinics, under supervision from a faculty physician, as assigned Attend clinic and conduct assessments on new, consult and follow-up clinic patients. Dictate notes on new, consult and follow-up patients Assist with clinic related paperwork (completing CSR, filling out radiology and nuclear medicine forms, placing patients on clinical pathway, writing/calling in prescriptions). Retrieving and reviewing labs, pathology results, x-ray reports Inpatient Services: Endocrinology or Endocrinology-Diabetes Attend Inpatient Rounds under the direction of the Endocrine and/or Diabetes Attending's on Service and Fellow(s) Perform inpatient consultations and follow-up visits, as assigned by the Endocrine and/or Diabetes Attending's on Service Perform in-patient follow-up of patients previously seen by the department faculty physicians who have undergone surgery and are admitted for observation New Patient and Consultations Triage and Evaluation Review, triage, and facilitate New Patient medical acceptance in the Endocrine New Patient Access Center. The Multidisciplinary Endocrine Center is staffed by faculty from Endocrinology, Endocrine Surgery, and Head/Neck Surgery to provide coordinated care for patients with endocrine tumors or endocrine effects from other cancer care. Assist Endocrine Center staff to perform peer-to-peer requests to obtain financial authorization for procedures/tests, in conjunction with faculty Triage internal Endocrinology consultations, in conjunction with faculty; and direct the scheduling of these patients with the scheduling staff Attend the Endocrinology Attending on Service (AOS) Clinics that see urgent new patients and consults, working with the Endocrine AOS (see 1.b duties) Attend Thyroid Nodule Clinic, as needed Education/Research/Collaboration Provide patient and trainee education. Participate in clinical protocol clinical tasks as needed. Commit to collaborative relationships with co-workers, patients, faculty, physicians and all members of the health care team. Deliver education to patients and their families. Conduct in-service training for clinic and in-house nursing personnel regarding protocol requirements. Act as liaison with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel. Participate in trainee education, i.e. student Advanced Practice Nurses, house officers and medical students. Instruct coworkers in allied positions in recording patient information and/or data entry. May supervise personnel in related activities. Participate and collaborate on clinical research protocols, under direct supervision of faculty physicians. Interview patients and review the eligibility criteria to identify potential patients for protocol studies. Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments. Provide Other Services To Facilitate Direct Medical Services Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of healthcare to provide patient care that is cost effective and demonstrates resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Advocates for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with system complexities. Accepts responsibility for promoting a safe environment for patient care and recognizes and participates in the correction of system-based factors that negatively impact patient care. Assist with various projects as assigned. EDUCATION Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. WORK EXPERIENCE Required: 2 years Clinical experience as an advanced practice provider. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE). Upon Hire Required: APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire or Required: ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or Required: ACNPC - Adult Acute Care Nurse Pract 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: APNP - Adv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire or Required: PA - Physician Assistant Upon Hire or Required: Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire and Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. or Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. 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. Additional Information Requisition ID: 178312 Employment Status: Per Diem Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,980 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,980 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 83,980 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2026-02-05