Advanced Practice Provider: Breast Oncology
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
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 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.
- One year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology preferred.
- Experience in Breast Oncology and/or Women’s Health preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Washington state licensure required.
- DEA required at time of credentialing.
- ACLS required within three months of hire date
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- EMR experience required; prefer experience with EPIC
The annual base salary range for this position is from $127,306 to $197,513 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.