Advanced Practice Provider: Community Oncology at Northwest Hospital

Life Science Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,984 - 200,678; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

A leading cancer research organization in Seattle is looking for a qualified ARNP/PA-C to manage the care of oncology patients. Responsibilities include evaluating treatment side effects, collaborating with medical teams, and providing patient education. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited program and Washington state licensure. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $126,984 to $200,678, based on experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits including paid vacation and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Washington state licensure required.
• DEA required at time of credentialing.
• ACLS required within 3 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages on-treatment and post-treatment side effects.
• Performs complex and problem-focused history and physical exams.
• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

EMR experience

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Strong team player with a can-do attitude

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Washington state licensure

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

A Fred Hutch Cancer Center ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management of multiple service lines of adult oncology patients at our community site at Northwest Hospital. They will actively coordinate the complex care of cancer patients undergoing both systemic anti‑cancer therapy and radiation therapy. The incumbent will manage side‑effects of these therapies, order appropriate laboratory and radiographic studies; prescribe medications and refer patient to other specialists as necessary. The incumbent may provide post‑treatment cancer patients follow‑up visits for the medically indicated period after completion of treatment. The incumbent will also provide psychological support to patients by participating in patient and/or family teaching and refer patients to community agencies and other resources to promote optimal adjustment and functioning.

This position requires the ability to lead other clinical staff, be accountable for the work required in this position, the ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment, and the relentless pursuit of excellent patient centered care. This clinic provides a broad range of services including GI, Lung, GU, Breast, and Hematologic Malignancies and Radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and problem-focused H & P's
• Evaluates and manages on‑treatment and post‑treatment side effects, as well as long‑term surveillance and survivorship issues.
• Performs procedures according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice
• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines and services to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care.
• Participates in the conduct of cancer clinical research
• Provides patient, caregiver, and peer education
• Communicates effectively with the teams
• Participates in patient rounds, conferences and committees

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Washington state licensure required.
• DEA required at time of credentialing
• ACLS required within 3 months of start date.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• EMR experience required.
• Strong team player with a can‑do attitude is a must. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

Preferred:

• 1 year of ARNP or PA‑C experience in Medical Oncology preferred

The annual base salary range for this position is from $126,984.00 to $200,678.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well‑being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days if working 8 hours, 5 days per week or 18 days if working 10 hours, 4 days per week.), CME (5 days), paid sick leave, paid holidays (11 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.