Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Physician Asst

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Team player mindset with a proactive attitude is essential.
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Requires Washington state and DEA licensure.
  • ACLS certification required within the first three months of employment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary.
  • Experience with EMR is required, preferably with EPIC.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts complex and problem-focused health histories and physical examinations.
  • Manages treatment-related side effects and long-term survivorship issues.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care.
  • Engages in cancer clinical research activities.
  • Educates patients, caregivers, and peers about oncology care.
  • Acts as an effective communicator with inpatient and outpatient medical teams.
  • Participates in medical rounds, conferences, and committee meetings.
  • Serves as an active member of the Rapid Response/Code Team.

Benefits

  • Medical and vision insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Family life support services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite health clinic
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid vacation (22 days for 8-hour workdays)
  • Continuing medical education (5 days)
  • Paid sick leave and holidays (11 days each year)
  • Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Full Job Description
Overview

A Fred Hutch ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management of Breast Oncology patients at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center. They follow patients during their chemotherapy and provide medical supportive care, as well as surveillance after completion of treatment. This position also provides opportunities for autonomous practice within the Women's Wellness Follow-up Clinic 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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Active member of the Fred Hutch Rapid Response/Code Team


Qualifications

Required:
  • Strong team player with a can-do attitude is a must. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
  • Washington state & DEA licensure required.
  • ACLS required within three months of hire date
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required.
  • EMR experience required; prefer experience with EPIC

Preferred:
  • One year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology preferred.
  • Experience in Breast Oncology and/or Women's Health preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $126,984.00 to $200,678.00, 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.
Learn more about Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1975

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Physician Asst jobs: