Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Hematology Oncology, HealthAlliance Campus (Community Practice)

UMass Memorial Health•Fitchburg, MA

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health, the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts and clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Hematology/Oncology Division. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with access to the latest technology, research, and clinical trials. Our division is part of a Cancer Center of Excellence, dedicated to integrating clinical care and clinical investigation in state-of-the-art facilities. We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our HealthAlliance campus in Leominster, working alongside a group of board-certified physicians and advanced practitioners in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's Degree
Current Massachusetts license (issued by the Physician Assistant Board or Board of Registration in Nursing).
NP or PA certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in hematology/oncology preferred but not required.
Willing to train new graduates with a passion for patient care in hematology and oncology.

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulating diagnoses and treatment plans for a wide range of hematologic and oncologic conditions.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging) and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Manage treatment protocols for chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other supportive care measures.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.
Address and manage treatment-related side effects and complications.
Participate in daily inpatient rounds, examine patients, review lab data, and record daily progress notes.
Perform bedside or clinical procedures as defined in the Delineation of Privileges.
Work Independently: Take full responsibility for managing patient care on certain days, making autonomous clinical decisions related to diagnoses, treatment plans, and patient management.
Independent Clinical Decision-Making: Ability to prioritize and manage complex hematology and oncology cases independently, exercising sound judgment in high-pressure situations.
Collaborative Care: On other days, collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team with APPs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, sharing decision-making responsibilities and ensuring comprehensive care.
Balance of Autonomy & Teamwork: Flexibility to transition between independent clinical decision-making and collaborative teamwork depending on the needs of the patients and the team.
Maintain accurate patient records, including medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes, in compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in hematology and oncology through continuous learning and professional development.
Participate in ongoing training and certification as required.