Advanced Practice Provider: Sickle Cell Disease and Hemoglobinopathies

Advanced Practice Provider: Sickle Cell Disease and Hemoglobinopathies The Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support its expanding program in sickle cell disease and red blood cell disorders. The program serves patients with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies, and provides a range of treatment options, including clinical trials and gene therapy. The program includes robust supportive services, including social work, nutrition support, and patient navigation. Boston Medical Center is a 514‑bed hospital that serves a diverse patient population from throughout New England and beyond, and is the major teaching hospital for Boston University. Advanced practice providers work closely with physicians in a shared practice model. In addition to providing clinical care, advanced practice practitioners have opportunities to participate in clinical case conferences and teaching conferences. Teaching and mentoring opportunities for NP and PA students from area programs, including the PA program at Boston University, are also available. Advanced Practice Providers receive faculty appointments in the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology commensurate with their experience. NP or PA certification is required. Responsibilities Provide clinical care to patients with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Collaborate with physicians in a shared practice model. Participate in clinical case conferences and teaching conferences. Mentor NP and PA students from area programs. Contribute to the administration of the program as a faculty member within the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Qualifications NP or PA certification required. A minimum of 2 years of practice experience preferred, although outstanding candidates at the beginning of their careers will also be considered. Additional language skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese) are helpful. Boston Medical Center and Boston University complies with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations. Boston Medical Center and Boston University equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Boston University 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 ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after the execution of an offer letter. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co