Inside Higher Ed
Advanced Practice Provider, Hematology & Medical Oncology, Department of Medicin
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Advanced Practice Provider, Hematology & Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine
Boston University Medical Campus – Faculty. Boston Medical Center (BMC), a 514‑bed academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital for Boston University, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to support the rapidly expanding Hematology and Medical Oncology department.
The APP will work in a collaborative model with physicians and specialists to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care to Boston’s diverse communities.
Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Salary: $128,000.00 – $178,000.00 (range will be based on qualifications, experience, licenses, and internal pay comparison).
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Manage therapeutic regimens and supportive care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapies such as gene therapy and CAR‑T therapy.
Deliver patient and family education, anticipatory guidance, and emotional support throughout the course of illness.
Prescribe and manage medications, including chemotherapy and supportive regimens, within scope of practice.
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, and supportive services such as nutrition, genetics, social work, and patient navigation.
Participate in tumor boards, teaching conferences, and mentoring of NP and PA students.
Engage with the Cancer Center’s active clinical trials program and contribute to research or quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
Current national certification from an accrediting body recognized by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
Master’s degree in Nursing (minimum).
Prescriptive authority in Massachusetts, including DEA registration.
Oncology nursing or NP experience preferred; highly motivated new graduates will be considered.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master’s degree from an accredited AAPA/NCCPA Physician Assistant program.
NCCPA certification and license to practice as a PA in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
Hematology/Oncology experience preferred; highly motivated new graduates will be considered.
Additional Qualifications for Both
Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice preferred, but not required.
Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, patient‑centered care.
Additional language skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese) are highly valued given our patient population.
To apply, send a letter of interest and CV to Casaundra Knight (casaundra.knight@bmc.org).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to inquire about any substantiated findings of misconduct related to employer sexual misconduct policies within the last seven years. A final candidate is required to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after an offer letter is issued.
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The APP will work in a collaborative model with physicians and specialists to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care to Boston’s diverse communities.
Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Salary: $128,000.00 – $178,000.00 (range will be based on qualifications, experience, licenses, and internal pay comparison).
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Manage therapeutic regimens and supportive care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapies such as gene therapy and CAR‑T therapy.
Deliver patient and family education, anticipatory guidance, and emotional support throughout the course of illness.
Prescribe and manage medications, including chemotherapy and supportive regimens, within scope of practice.
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, and supportive services such as nutrition, genetics, social work, and patient navigation.
Participate in tumor boards, teaching conferences, and mentoring of NP and PA students.
Engage with the Cancer Center’s active clinical trials program and contribute to research or quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
Current national certification from an accrediting body recognized by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
Master’s degree in Nursing (minimum).
Prescriptive authority in Massachusetts, including DEA registration.
Oncology nursing or NP experience preferred; highly motivated new graduates will be considered.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master’s degree from an accredited AAPA/NCCPA Physician Assistant program.
NCCPA certification and license to practice as a PA in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
Hematology/Oncology experience preferred; highly motivated new graduates will be considered.
Additional Qualifications for Both
Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice preferred, but not required.
Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, patient‑centered care.
Additional language skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese) are highly valued given our patient population.
To apply, send a letter of interest and CV to Casaundra Knight (casaundra.knight@bmc.org).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to inquire about any substantiated findings of misconduct related to employer sexual misconduct policies within the last seven years. A final candidate is required to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after an offer letter is issued.
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