University of Michigan

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Adult BMT Oncology Treatment and Evaluation Center (OTEC)

University of Michigan$130K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Michigan.
  • Completion of a PA program accredited by ARC-PA.
  • Certification by NCCPA required.
  • State Controlled Substance License required.
  • Current DEA registration required.
  • AHA approved BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing acutely ill patients, including telemetry and EKG interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 24/7 care for oncology patients in the after-hours unit.
  • Perform outpatient visits and monitor infusion therapies including stem cell transplants.
  • Manage complex patient cases coordinating care, education, and referrals.
  • Recognize and treat acute complications such as sepsis and chemotherapy toxicities.
  • Conduct procedures like bone marrow aspirations and lumbar punctures.
  • Review tests and collaborate on care plans with healthcare providers.
  • Engage in clinical trials, including patient assessments and consent processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with 2:1 matching.
  • Group term life insurance and long-term disability plan.
  • Generous time off allowances.
  • $2500 annual professional development funds for 0.5 FTE or above.
  • Paid release time for professional education activities.
  • Tuition support program.
  • Wellness plans and work/life resources.
Full Job Description
How to Apply

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.

Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 278822 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 278823

A total of two (2), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Responsibilities*
  • Oncology Treatment and Evaluation center (OTEC) is a cancer after hours unit designed to provide 24/7 oncologic after hours access for cancer patients and particularly cell and gene therapy patients. It functions to triage acute issues, minimize hospital admissions and emergency room visits.
  • APPs will perform outpatient visits, pre-chemotherapy and infusion visits, initial stem cell transplant and CAR-T infusion monitoring, same day post-infusion follow-up, evaluation of complications and facilitate admissions related to toxicities in Inpatient/Outpatient (IPOP).
    This position will provide care in the OTEC unit associated with the Adult Inpatient Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT) program and the IPOP Program.
  • Manage complex patients including performing history/ physical examination, patient evaluation and orders per Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) in supportive care treatment regimens, admission of patients, discharges, consults, patient and family education, collaboration and referrals with other health care providers, and provision of education to nursing staff, students, and the community.
  • Ability to recognize and appropriately treat: sepsis, chemotherapy toxicities; graft versus host disease (GVHD), cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated enterocolitis (IEC-EC), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), cardiac myopathies with arrhythmias, and profound cytopenias requiring daily transfusions.
  • Perform procedures such as bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, bone marrow harvest as 2nd assist, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsies for diagnostic and therapeutic indications.
  • Review laboratory and radiographic tests results and interface with faculty and patients regarding results and plan of care.
  • Participate in clinical trial research through clinically assessing patients and consenting of patients for clinical trial participation as well as participating in clinical trials.
  • Facilitate transition of care and function as a liaison between the inpatient and outpatient settings and between staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Participate in workshops and CME activities pertinent to BMT. Attendance at programmatic meetings at Michigan Medicine and occasionally attend regional or national meetings.
  • Provide care and direct management of adult patients with cancer and particularly malignant myeloid and lymphoid hematological disorders with a focus on BMT/CT

Required Qualifications*

NP:
  • Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
  • Current specialty certification to practice as a FNP, AGPCNP, or ANP with 4 years experience as an inpatient BMT APP in the similar clinical environment with the same acuity and patient population within the past 6 years.
  • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
  • Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
  • Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
  • Current DEA registration required
  • AHA Approved BLS
  • AHA Approved ACLS
  • 2 years expertise in the management of acutely ill patients including Telemetry, EKG interpretation and Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the Advanced Practice level.
  • BMT APP experience required, will consider those with Heme-Onc or Hospitalist experience only.

PA:
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
  • Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessor agencies.
  • Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
  • Current DEA registration required
  • AHA Approved BLS
  • AHA Approved ACLS
  • 2 years expertise in the management of acutely ill patients including Telemetry, EKG interpretation and Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the Advanced Practice level.
  • BMT APP experience required, will consider those with Heme-Onc or Hospitalist experience only.

NOTE:

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*
  • Clinical experience in cellular and gene therapy as an APP is highly desired.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interviews.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Commitment to clinical and translational research.
  • The ability to function independently.
  • Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional activities.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?
  • Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Plan
  • Generous Time Off Allowances
  • $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
  • Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Tuition Support Program
  • Wellness Plans
  • Work/Life Resources

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Shift: Night Shift with weekend coverage
Hours: 40 hrs a week
Location: Childrens and Women?s Hospital (C&W), C&W Infusion, University Hospital (UH) with additional sites determined with Cellular and Gene Therapy Program expansion.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at [redacted] or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

278823

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Adult BMT Oncology Treatment and Evaluation Center (OTEC)

Job Title

PA Medical Specialty

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM BMT Inpt NP/PA Cancer Ctr

Posting Begin/End Date

7/17/2026 - 7/31/2026

Career Interest

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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