Hematology Advanced Practice Provider

Company Overview

Northwest Medical Specialties is a physician-owned practice dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care through a compassionate approach. With multiple locations throughout the South Puget Sound in Washington state, we prioritize our patients, employees, and community.

Summary

The Hematology Advanced Practice Provider will function as a healthcare provider, with physician oversight, and will work in collaboration with a broad multidisciplinary health team. This position will provide comprehensive care in the outpatient setting, demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise working with patients with acute and chronic hematology illnesses. This position will also be responsible for assessment, understanding of diagnosis, treatment, co-management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients.

This position will offer support at both our Puyallup and Tacoma locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care to hematology patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Provides care for inpatient and outpatient as needed.
• Participates in the call schedule as needed.
• Manages and monitors patient treatment plans, adjusting as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Stays current with the latest advancements in hematology through continuous education and professional development.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Serves as a resource for healthcare team members, providing expertise in hematology.
• Works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and coordinate patient care.
• Collaborates with support services such as social work, palliative care, and other disciplines to address the holistic needs of patients.
• Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, potential side effects, and available support services.
• Provides emotional support and guidance to patients and families throughout their treatment journey.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance the overall quality of care.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as needed.
• Contributes to research activities and clinical trials.
• Responds to in-office infusion reactions and/or other adverse events for acute assessment and intervention as needed.
• Communicates changes in patient’s health status or urgent patient issues to the primary attending in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in electronic medical record system.
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Flexible, resilient and change oriented.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to travel to/work from various clinic locations as needed.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hematology and oncology preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Washington.
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers, as well as prescriptive authority.
• Certification in Oncology or Hematology is highly desirable but not required.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Northwest Medical Specialties!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• PA-C or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Puyallup, WA 98373 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Puyallup, WA 98373: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $175,000