Advanced Practice Provider: Gastroenterology Consult

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.

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.

The Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (1.0 FTE) provides care for oncology and hematology patients in the outpatient setting. This individual will be a member of the GI consult service that sees all Fred Hutch patients at the Sloan SLU outpatient ambulatory facility. They will work with the GI physicians and GI clinic nurse. Primary responsibilities include initial evaluation, physical examinations, development of a treatment plan, progress notes, and ongoing follow up of patients on whom a GI consult has been requested, either in person or by telemedicine.

• Perform initial consultations for GI referrals for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), functional and uninvestigated dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, chronic diarrhea, peptic ulcer disease, uncomplicated hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colorectal cancer screening, MASLD with FIB‑4 < 1.3, mildly elevated transaminases, and chronic hepatitis
  
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• Perform initial consultations for referrals requesting GI procedures (colonoscopy, EGD) to assess suitability for moderate vs general sedation and review prep with patient.
• See return visits to the GI clinic for follow‑up after initial consultation.
• Perform point‑of‑care Fibroscan s in clinic for determination of liver and splenic stiffness in patients with suspected portal hypertension.
• Perform appropriate physical examination for GI‑related clinical research trials.
• Identify eligible patients for GI research protocols.
• Attend GI grand rounds at UWMC‑Montlake (Fridays 07:30‑09:00) and didactic sessions as scheduled by the Fred Hutch GI consult service.
• Assist in updating the Fred Hutch GI fellows’ handbook as needed.

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program or Nurse Practitioner program and licensed to practice in Washington.
• National Certification appropriate for the profession.
• Licensed for Schedule II drug authority at the time of credentialing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enjoy long‑term relationships with patients undergoing intense therapy.

• Experience in oncology, BMT, cellular therapy or GI.

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental and flexible spending accounts.
• Life, disability and retirement plans.
• Family life‑support and employee assistance program.
• On‑site health clinic and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation (22 days for 8‑hour shifts, 18 days for 10‑hour shifts), paid sick leave, paid holidays (11 days) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
• Continuing medical education (5 days).

The annual base salary range for this position is from $131,000 to $201,456, and pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

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