Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Hematology

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.

UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology/Oncology division. This position is ideal for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with a passion for patient care in both malignant and benign hematology. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing a diverse range of hematology patients, working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time position with 4-day work weeks, consisting of 10-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and management of hematologic conditions (malignant and benign).

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging) and adjust treatment plans as needed.

• Manage treatment protocols, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and supportive care.

• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.

• Address treatment-related side effects and complications.

Collaborative Care:

• Work closely with MDs, NPs, PAs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Coordinate care across settings (e.g., hospital, home care) in collaboration with other healthcare providers.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure all documentation meets compliance standards.

Education & Professional Development:

• Stay current with advancements in hematology, including both malignant and benign conditions.

• Participate in ongoing training, certifications, and professional development.

• Willingness to train on procedures such as bone marrow biopsies.

Qualifications:

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

• Current Massachusetts NP or PA license.

• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration (if prescribing medications).

• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Academic Excellence: Work at a renowned academic medical center committed to teaching, research, and patient care.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to cutting-edge care.

• Professional Development: Access to continuous education, leadership initiatives, and growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, student loan assistance, pension plan, CME time, and more.

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.