Malignant Hematology Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapy team in Worcester, Massachusetts. The APP provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing stem cell transplantation, CAR-T, and other cellular therapies. Working collaboratively with physicians, pharmacists, nursing, and the multidisciplinary team, the APP manages patients throughout the treatment process, including disease management and pre- and post-transplant care. The role includes performing procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures while supporting safe, patient-centered care and optimal outcomes. It offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies. The position follows a schedule of three 12-hour days (7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) plus one additional shift per month, for 13 shifts in a four-week period. Holidays and weekends are required. The stated hiring range is $129,819.98–$185,000.00 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation varies with scheduled hours and other stated factors.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioner applicants, or Physician Assistant certification from an accredited program.
Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Massachusetts.
Strong clinical judgment.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hematology, oncology, or bone marrow transplant is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplants (autologous, allogeneic, or haploidentical), or CAR-T therapy.
Monitor patients’ progress throughout treatment and recovery.
Recognize, evaluate, and manage transplant-specific complications, including acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, engraftment syndrome, and immune-mediated complications.
Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
Collaborate with transplant physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated care.
Work with patients and caregivers to explain the transplant process and treatment expectations, support medication management and infection prevention, and help them recognize complications.
Participate in clinical research projects and contribute to academic initiatives.
Engage in continuing education to stay current with advances in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies.