Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Advanced Practice Provider: Community Oncology at Evergreen

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program with a Master's degree
  • Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • Licensed to practice in Washington state
  • DEA license required upon credentialing/start
  • ACLS certification within 3 months of hire
  • 1 year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology preferred

Responsibilities

  • Performs complex and problem-focused history and physical examinations
  • Evaluates and manages treatment side effects and survivorship issues
  • Carries out procedures within licensure and scope of practice
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for patient care continuity
  • Engages in cancer clinical research initiatives
  • Educates patients, caregivers, and peers
  • Facilitates effective communication with healthcare teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite health clinic
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays and parental leave
  • CME days included
Full Job Description
Overview

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 Evergreen. 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 patients to other specialists as necessary. The incumbent may provide for 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 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
  • 1 year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology preferred

The annual base salary range for this position is from $126,984 to $200,678, 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

About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a non-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. It was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Hutchinson in honor of his brother Fred, who died of lung cancer at the age of 45. The center is located in Seattle, Washington and employs over 3,000 scientists, physicians, and staff. It is one of the largest and most respected cancer research centers in the world, and has made significant contributions to the development of bone marrow transplantation and other cancer treatments.
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