The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles: 

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

The Cellular Therapy APP is part of the Center for Hematologic Malignancies (CHM) outpatient clinic. This clinic provides care for cellular therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, acute and long-term care to patients who have undergone an autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT). 

 

This APP sees up to 12 patients per day, may monitor cell infusions, provide patient education for the cellular therapy the patient is being considered for.

 

The APP  provides care in conjunction with a team comprised of physicians, advanced practice professionals (APPs), RN coordinators, and other allied health professionals.  APPs may practice both independently or in a shared-care model with physicians as determined by the needs of the team.

 

Additionally, this APP may intermittently provide oversight of the infusion unit, responding to acute infusion reactions and urgent medical issues. They may do procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, LPs, and IT chemotherapy pushes.

 

 This position reports through the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Outpatient Manager.

 

Clinic hours: Four 10-hour days per week; will include weekend coverage (either permanent or rotating)

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current and Active State of Oregon Registered Nurse license
• Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
• DEA certificate
• National Board certification

Physician Assistant:

• Current and active Physician Assistant license for State of Oregon
• DEA certificate
• National Board Certification

• 2+ years of APP experience in Hematology/Oncology
• Experience/Exposure with clinical trials, research and experimental therapeutics
• Experience with EPIC and Beacon
• Membership in a professional organization.

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.