Advanced Practice Provider: Gastroenterology Consult

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Fred Hutch Gastroenterology Service is one of the few gastroenterology consultant practices in the country embedded within a NCI-recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center, with a diverse practice including prevention, diagnosis and endoscopic therapy of GI cancers, comprehensive screening programs for familial GI cancers, evaluation and management of GI and liver diseases arising in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplants, chemo-, radio- and immune-oncology therapies, and consultation for general GI and liver conditions in the Fred Hutch oncology and benign hematology populations.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Able to practice in the state of Washington (licensed).
• National Certification as appropriate for profession.
• Licensed for schedule II drug authority at time of credentialing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enjoy long-term relationships with patients undergoing intense therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology, BMT, cellular therapy or GI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for oncology and hematology patients in the outpatient setting as a member of the GI consult service at the Sloan SLU outpatient ambulatory facility.
• Work with GI physicians and GI clinic nurse.
• Perform initial evaluation, physical examinations, develop a treatment plan, write progress notes, and provide ongoing follow-up of patients requesting a GI consult, either in person or by telemedicine.
• Perform initial consultations for GI referrals for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), functional and uninvestigated dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, chronic diarrhea, peptic ulcer disease, uncomplicated hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colorectal cancer screening, MASLD with FIB-4 < 1.3, mildly elevated transaminases, and chronic hepatitis B.
• Perform initial consultations for referrals requesting GI procedures (colonoscopy, EGD) to assess suitability for moderate vs general sedation and review prep with patient.
• See return visits to the GI clinic for follow-up after initial consultation.
• Perform point-of-care Fibroscans in clinic for determination of liver and splenic stiffness in patients with suspected portal hypertension.
• Perform appropriate physical examination for GI related clinical research trials.
• Identify eligible patients for GI research protocols.
• Attend GI grand rounds at UWMC-Montlake (Fridays 0730-0900) and didactic sessions as scheduled by the Fred Hutch GI consult service.
• Assist in updating the Fred Hutch GI fellows’ handbook as needed.

Benefits

• Medical/vision
• Dental
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed