Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP / PA-C) - Hematology and Oncology

Job Description

This position is being recruited for through a secondary applicant tracking system. To be considered for the role, please apply at the following link: Position Details - Academic Personnel & Faculty

The University of Washington Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology is seeking a full-time ARNP or PA at the rank of Teaching Associate. The Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA) will be deployed at UWMC and Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake (UWMC-ML) and will provide hematologic/oncologic related evaluation and medical management of patients within the Platinum Service.

The Platinum Inpatient ARNP/PA-C is a nurse practitioner or certified physician assistant who provides evaluation and medical management to inpatient medical oncology and hematology patients at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). The Teaching Associate:

• Provides care to patients admitted to the hospital for cancer-directed therapy, acute illness, and complications related to therapy, underlying disease, and concurrent illness.
• Performs clinical assessment and management of medical needs, performs procedures, participates in goals-of-care discussions, and consults with professional peers working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

This position is hired at 1.0 FTE and Teaching Associates in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

This position requires some weekend and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team on the inpatient units at UWMC working 12 hour rotating day shifts to cover 7 days per week.
• Performs complex and problem-focused H&P's; rounds daily with team and attending physician.
• Evaluates and manages all aspects of care for medical oncology and hematology inpatients.
• Performs procedures including bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice.
• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines and services.
• Communicates changes in patient status, care needs, and urgent issues to the outpatient primary oncology team, and facilitates seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.
• Participate in patient rounds, conferences and committees.
• Actively participates in clinical aspects of research trials.
• Documents patient care data in accordance with the UWP policies.
• Other duties as assigned to meet dynamic inpatient UWMC needs

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be: $10,917 - $16,788 per month ($131,000 - $201,456 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Physicians Practice Plan

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• One year of ARNP or PA-C experience strongly preferred.
• Hematology, Oncology, or Inpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Washington state & DEA licensure required at time of credentialing
• ACLS within three months of hire date
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Electronic Medical Record experience

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, cover letter (addressed to Elmira Jangi Khatounabad, ARNP) and five references including title, institution and contact information via Interfolio.

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$131,004.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$201,456.00 annual
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable