Advanced Practice Provider: Gastrointestinal Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 201,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) for Gastrointestinal Oncology. The role focuses on evaluation and medical management of GI cancer patients, with chemotherapy, post-operative care, supportive care and survivorship.

They work collaboratively with the care team and may participate in clinical research. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, be licensed in Washington, hold a DEA license upon credentialing, and have ACLS within 3

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP training program awarding a Master’s degree.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Washington.
• DEA license upon credentialing/start.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and medical management for GI oncology patients.
• Follow patients during chemotherapy and post-operative care, provide medical supportive care.
• Monitor for cancer progression or recurrence and manage treatment toxicities.
• Perform procedures within licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate care and participate in cancer clinical research.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and peers; communicate with inpatient and outpatient teams.
• Participate in rounds, conferences and committees; other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Licensed to practice in Washington state

DEA license upon credentialing

ACLS certification within 3 months of hire

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider: Gastrointestinal Oncology

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.

The ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management to GI Oncology patients and patients at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. They follow patients during their chemotherapy, post operative care, provide medical supportive care, and surveillance after completion of treatment. The ARNP/PA-C assesses and manages basic health needs of patients, addresses treatment toxicities, performs procedures, monitors for cancer progression or recurrence, and consults with professional peers as needed. They work collaboratively with the treatment team to coordinate care of their patients. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for complex patients with GI malignancies in curative and end of life settings.
• 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 inpatient and outpatient teams
• Participates in patient rounds, conferences and committees
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program awarding a Master's degree. Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Washington.
• DEA license upon credentialing/start.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Preferred:

• One year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $131,000 to $201,456, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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.