Advanced Practice Provider; APP​/PA​/NP- Cellular Therapy​/Stem Cell Transplant

Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP) Inpatient and infusion Cellular Therapy / Stem Cell Transplant Program, Hematology-Oncology

UVA Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Cellular Therapy / Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) Advanced Practice Provider team within the UVA School of Medicine's Division of Hematology‑Oncology and UVA Health's Center for Advanced Practice. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a nationally recognized academic medical center that values education, innovation, and professional development.

This role is ideal for APPs who thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment, enjoy performing procedures, and value a hybrid practice model that spans both inpatient and infusion‑based cellular therapy care. The position offers comprehensive onboarding, robust interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to develop deep specialty expertise in hematologic malignancies, cellular therapy, and stem cell transplantation.

• Academic Medicine Environment:
  Work within a leading academic medical center known for its culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence.
• Hybrid Practice Model:
  Unique blend of inpatient and infusion center responsibilities, offering rich clinical variety and autonomy.
• Specialty Procedures:
  Opportunity to perform cellular infusions, bone marrow biopsies, and skin biopsies as part of daily clinical practice.
• High‑Complexity Patient Population:
  Manage a diverse caseload spanning acute, intermediate, and chronic hematologic oncology and transplant conditions.
• Strong Team Culture:
  Join a collaborative group of physicians, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and support staff committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality care.
• Professional Growth:
  Ample opportunities for participation in quality improvement, clinical research, and ongoing specialty training.

• Three weekends per month in the Cancer Center Infusion Center – 8‑hour day‑shift sessions.
• Two weekday inpatient shifts (12 hours each) on the Cellular Therapy/SCT APP service (Monday‑Friday).
• Day‑shift position with no overnight responsibilities.
• Structured four‑month onboarding program prior to full clinical integration.

APPs in this role independently manage patients while working closely with attending hematologists and the broader interdisciplinary team.

• Responsibilities include diagnostics, treatment planning, toxicity management, direct patient counseling, care coordination, and procedural skills.
• Adherence to infection prevention protocols is essential given the immunocompromised nature of the patient population.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in compliance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines.
• Participate in care coordination activities, including scheduling of tests, procedures, and specialty referrals.
• Assist with APP coverage needs within the Cellular Therapy / SCT team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research protocols as appropriate.
• Identify appropriate subspecialist consultations as needed.

• Engage in self‑directed learning, ongoing professional development, and evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills in all interactions with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Uphold a compassionate, patient‑centered approach to care.
• Collaborate professionally within a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, APPs, nurses, therapists, and leadership.
• Maintain familiarity with electronic medical records;
  Epic experience preferred.
• Contribute to a culture of continual education within the academic medical center environment.

• Perform and document history and physical examinations, analyze clinical data, and develop differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, monitor patient responses, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests and imaging related to hematologic malignancies.
• Develop and implement…