Physician Assistant Fellow

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the University of Washington, and Seattle Children's Hospital. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education. Join us and make a difference!

 

An Advanced Practice Provider Fellow is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who spends a year gaining in-depth oncology training/education and provides evaluation and medical management to patients at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.  All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive exposure to Hematology-Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant.
• Gain an understanding of the core principles of oncology care and management of treatment toxicities.
• Understand the core objectives of research and the importance and relevance of all phases of clinical trials.
• Gain clinical experiences through the entire spectrum of oncology care, from prevention to survivorship and end-of-life.
• Demonstrate the importance of inter-professional collaboration along the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and clinical skills necessary to ensure optimum patient care outcomes in a complex care environment. 
• Ability to effectively and compassionately communicate information about disease processes, prognosis, trajectory and care options as defined by the primary oncology team; clarify patient and family goals and preferences for care; discuss palliative and end of life treatment options; and discussion and management of treatment (both oncology and palliative) toxicities to patients and family caregivers. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the ethics of good character, humility, and servant leadership
• Motivated, self-reflective clinician who participates in self-evaluation and education and responds well to critiques.
• Must be a current student or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Washington state licensure required.
• DEA within 30 days of hire
• Basic computer skills are essential. 

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $84,448.00 to $126,651.20 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. 

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, fami