Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Bone Marrow Transplant

UMass Memorial Health
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
Dec 27, 2024
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapy team. Our practice specializes in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies requiring bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies. We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team in this collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Bone Marrow Transplant/CAR-T APP will provide direct care to outpatient populations, playing an essential role in managing complex cases. In this position, the APP will work closely with a team of providers, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure the continuity and quality of care for patients, addressing both disease management and associated issues. The role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies while managing a panel of patients with malignant hematology conditions. This position emphasizes a team-based approach, fostering strong working relationships to enhance patient outcomes and promote ongoing professional growth Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients undergoing bone marrow transplant, and monitor patient progress throughout treatment and recovery. Collaboration: Work closely with transplant physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to deliver coordinated care to patients with hematologic malignancies. Patient Education: Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding treatment options, post-transplant care, potential complications, and lifestyle management. Research & Education: Participate in clinical research projects, contribute to academic initiatives, and engage in continuing education to stay current with advances in bone marrow transplantation. Procedures & Follow-up Care: Assist with transplant-related procedures, monitor for potential complications, and manage follow-up care, including routine lab work and symptom management. Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Nursing (for NP) or Physician Assistant certification from an accredited program. Licensure: Current NP or PA license in Massachusetts Experience: Previous experience in hematology, oncology, or bone marrow transplant is strongly preferred, but not required. Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? Academic Excellence: Work within an esteemed academic medical center dedicated to teaching, research, and patient care. Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of experts focused on delivering cutting-edge care. Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, education, and opportunities for academic and research involvement. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous benefits package including student loan education assistance program, pension plan, generous PTO, practice allowance and CME time. Flexible Schedule: 4 10-hour days (8am-6pm) No weekends or holidays. How to Apply: Should you have any questions regarding the position or issues submitting an application through Workday, please feel free to reach out to: Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter - Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.