PA or CRNP - Hillman Cancer Center - Immunotherapy and Drug Development Center

Job Description

Join Our Advanced Practice Provider Team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Position : Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Immunotherapy and Drug Development Center (IDDC)

Location : Hillman Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule : Flexibility of Four 10-hour shifts or Five 8-hour shifts per week - Monday to Friday

Position Specifics :

• Participating in IDDC / phase I trials APP and primary contact for patients for treatment and protocol follow up along with IDDC physician team.
• Outpatient position but occasionally may need to see a patient over in short stay in hospital or inpatient at start of treatment per protocol requirements

Why Join Us?

About Us :

The Immunotherapy and Drug Development Center (IDDC) is designed to speed the most promising new immunotherapies toward large clinical trials. A diverse team conducts early-phase trials on all aspects of immunotherapy across the spectrum of cancer. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is a leader in cancer care, offering cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support. Join a team of over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Staff / Senior Level Advanced Practice Provider :

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Responsibilities :

Special Skills and Abilities Required

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ( CRNP) :

Physician Assistant (PA) :

Senior Level

OAPP : If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran