University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas, TX

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Dallas, TX
Educational Services

About the position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Oncology Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a 12-month structured postgraduate education designed to equip Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants with the specialized expertise required to deliver high-quality medical care in the complex field of adult oncology. As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center aligned with the nationally ranked UT Southwestern Medical Center, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center provides APP oncology fellows with an exceptional learning environment focused on quality patient care, groundbreaking research, and personalized mentorship. The program's innovative curriculum spans the continuum of cancer care, from prevention to end-of-life care. During the fellowship, APP oncology fellows are full-time employees of UT Southwestern Medical Center and receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, continuing education funds, and access to low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Fellows are offered a competitive annual salary of $95,000, with potential consideration for relocation assistance. The APP Oncology Fellowship Program is set to begin on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a master's degree in nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care, Adult, Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited advanced practice education program OR graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician Assistant program.
  • APRN/PA Board certification to be obtained by July 15, 2025.
  • Current Texas license as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care, Adult, Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner) or Texas Physician Assistant must be obtained by July 31, 2025.
  • Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant that meets the program eligibility requirements.

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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