Advanced Practice Provider: Infectious Disease

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, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies, the Center's six scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. Fred Hutch Cancer Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children's, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest and the Fred Hutch Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division is a world leader in developing prevention and treatment strategies for infections in cancer patients. Join us and make a difference!

Responsibilities

The Infectious Diseases Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (100% FTE) provides care for oncology patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision of the Infectious Diseases (ID) attending physician, participates in the outpatient parenteral/oral antibiotic therapy program, and antimicrobial stewardship program. They will be a member of the ID consult service that sees Fred Hutch patients both at the outpatient ambulatory facility and the University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake (UWMC-Montlake). This provider will work with four other APPs. Primary responsibilities include initial evaluation, physical examinations, development of a treatment plan, consult notes, progress notes, and ongoing follow-up of patients on whom an infectious disease consult has been requested. A formal telemedicine program and national and international consultation service is being developed that this position will support. The inpatient service is shared between the APPs and the ID fellow including coverage of rotating weekends. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide advice and consultation to Fred Hutch physicians, APPs, and staff regarding appropriate use of antimicrobial agents, use of prophylaxis for infectious disease exposures, and vaccinations for patients. .
• Provide phone or telemedicine consults for long term follow-up (LTFU) patients with ID attending.
• Provide inpatient weekend coverage as needed.
• Coordinate/manage the outpatient parenteral/oral antibiotic therapy program and antimicrobial stewardship program with the ID physician, including communication with internal and external pharmacies and infusion services.
• Perform appropriate physical examinations for clinical research trials related to immunocompromised patient population.
• Attend microbiology rounds at the UWMC-Montlake, Fred Hutch ID clinical care conference, and radiology rounds
• Recruit eligible patients for infectious disease research protocols and assist in compassionate use protocols as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and be able to practice in the state of Washington (licensed).
• Have National Certification as appropriate for profession
• Must be licensed for schedule II drug authority.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills are essential (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must enjoy long-term relationships with patients undergoing intense therapy.
• Oncology, BMT, cellular therapy or ID experience preferred.

Please include a cover letter when applying for this job that includes your specific interest in the Advanced Practice Provider position and working for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (either as an additional attachment on your profile or merged into the file that contains your resume).

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.

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

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, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling 206-667-4700.