Job Description

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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 20,000 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Classical Hematology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. This position is ideal for an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with a passion for patient care in the field of Hematology, both malignant and benign. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing both malignant and benign hematology patients, working both independently and collaboratively with a team of other APPs and physicians. This is a full-time position with 4-day work weeks, consisting of 10-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide diagnosis, treatment, and management for a diverse range of classical hematologic conditions, including but not limited to blood disorders, cancer types, and treatment regimens (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, etc.).

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work and imaging studies, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

• Initiate, monitor, and manage treatment protocols, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other supportive care measures.

• Provide education and counseling to patients and families about their diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.

• Address and manage treatment-related side effects and complications.

Collaborative Care:

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including MDs, NPs, PAs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure optimal patient care.

• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care across settings (e.g., hospital, home care, etc.).

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, including medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.

• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and in compliance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.

Education & Professional Development:

• Stay current with developments in the fields of hematology including both malignant and hematologic conditions through continuous education and professional development.

• Participate in ongoing training and certification as required for practice.

• Willing to train APP on procedures such as bone marrow biopsies

Qualifications:

• Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification and Master's degree

• Current Massachusetts NP or PA license

• If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

• Hematology Oncology experience preferred.

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: Opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing education and leadership initiatives.

Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous benefits package including student loan education assistance program, pension plan, practice allowance and CME time.

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.