Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy/Malignant Hematology Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Pension plan

Generous PTO

CME time

Practice allowance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy team in Worcester, MA. The APP will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, CAR-T, and other cellular therapies.

Collaborate with transplant physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to manage patients through treatment, including disease management and pre- and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (for NP) or Physician Assistant certification from an accredited program.
• Current NP or PA license in Massachusetts.
• Experience in hematology/oncology or bone marrow transplant preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with hematologic malignancies and transplant patients.
• Collaborate with transplant physicians, pharmacists, nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical research and continuing education in bone marrow transplantation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

PA certification from accredited program

Job description

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Hiring Range:

$129,819.98 - $185,000.00

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapy team in Worcester, MA.

The APP will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing stem cell transplantation, CAR-T, and other cellular therapies. Working collaboratively with physicians, pharmacists, nursing, and the multidisciplinary team, the APP will manage patients throughout the treatment process, including disease management and pre- and post-transplant care.

Responsibilities include performing procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures while supporting safe, patient-centered care and optimal outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplant (autologous, allogenic, haploidentical), or CAR-T therapy and monitor patient progress throughout treatment and recovery. They will recognize, evaluate, and manage transplant-specific complications, including acute graft-vs-host disease (GVHD), sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, engraftment syndrome, and immune-mediated complications.

• Collaboration: Work closely with transplant physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team to deliver coordinated care to patients with hematologic malignancies. They will also work with patients and their caregivers regarding the transplant process, treatment expectations, medication management, infection prevention, and recognition of complications.

• Research & Education: Participate in clinical research projects, contribute to academic initiatives, and engage in continuing education to stay current with advances in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing (for NP) or Physician Assistant certification from an accredited program.

• Licensure: Current NP or PA license in Massachusetts

• Experience: Previous experience in hematology, oncology, or bone marrow transplant is strongly preferred, but not required.

• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Academic Excellence: Work within an esteemed academic medical center dedicated to teaching, research, and patient care.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of experts focused on delivering cutting-edge care.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, education, and opportunities for academic and research involvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous benefits package including student loan education assistance program, pension plan, generous PTO, practice allowance and CME time.
• Flexible Schedule: 3x12-hour days (7:30am-7:30pm). One additional shift per month (13 shifts in 4-week period). Holidays and weekends required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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