Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - GU Radiation Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

*Advanced Practice Provider Radiation Oncology* The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to a highly specialized Genitourinary (GU) Radiation Oncology team focused on delivering advanced, patient-centered care to adults undergoing radiation therapy for genitourinary cancers. The Advanced Practice Provider Radiation Oncology role plays a key part in this outpatient setting, supporting patients through all phases of treatment within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model. The Advanced Practice Provider Radiation Oncology position contributes to a high-performing clinical environment dedicated to excellence in oncology care. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider Radiation Oncology role is integral to delivering exceptional care, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting innovative treatment approaches. The Advanced Practice Provider Radiation Oncology position offers the opportunity to work alongside renowned clinicians while advancing clinical expertise in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant with experience in inpatient or outpatient clinical settings, demonstrating strong communication abilities, emotional intelligence, and a proactive approach to patient care. This individual is adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to continuous learning while maintaining a high level of clinical competence. Minimum $56.49 - Midpoint $70.43 - Maximum $84.86 *Why Us?* This opportunity supports UT MD Anderson's mission by delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing complex cancer treatments while offering a collaborative environment that encourages professional development, clinical growth, and balance within a team-driven practice. - Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. - Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. - Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. - Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. *Responsibilities* *Clinical Assessment & Management* - Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and ongoing patient assessments - Identify and manage urgent patient care concerns in a timely manner - Evaluate unscheduled patients and coordinate appropriate referrals - Assess and manage treatment-related side effects of radiation therapy - Collaborate with physicians to develop and monitor individualized care plans - Order diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with established guidelines *Patient Care Coordination* - Support patients before, during, and after radiation therapy treatment - Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare colleagues - Document consultations, follow

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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