Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy clinical practice.

The Division of Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy is dedicated to innovative and exceptional patient care, research and education.

The University of Minnesota is an internationally respected pioneer in the area of Blood and Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy (BMT&CT). The first successful human allogenic bone marrow transplant was performed at the University of Minnesota in 1968. Other “firsts” include the first transplant to treat a patient with lymphoma (1975), the first transplant to treat an inherited metabolic disease (1982), and the world’s first umbilical cord blood transplant performed using pre-implantation genetic testing to ensure a perfect tissue match (2000). Our clinical program is recognized as the second largest unrelated donor transplant program in the country and one of the largest umbilical cord blood transplant centers in the world.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients receiving BMT and cellular therapy.
• Have outpatient responsibilities at both the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinics in Minneapolis, MN.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about BMT and cellular therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Spend the first few months observing with providers in our division to learn BMT and cellular therapy. We will develop an educational plan for you.
• Perform procedures: Bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and first assist for marrow procurement procedures will be required in the practice

Schedule:

• Full Time – 1.0 FTE
• Days, Monday-Friday
• Schedules subject to change depending on census, utilization and other factors.

We’re Looking for a PA or PNP Who Is:

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC, PNCB or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (PNP’s).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

What Could Set You Apart:

• APP experience in BMT and cellular therapies.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer competitive salary and a market leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some important highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
• Best in industry 401K employer contribution
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• CME reimbursement, concierge services and a well-being allowance
• Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

About Us

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School strives to improve the lives of children through research, service, education, and advocacy. We are responsible to the children and adolescents of Minnesota, our region and globally, to advance pediatric healthcare access, outcomes and discovery through: 

• State-of-the-art, family-centered healthcare;
• Cutting-edge research that advances knowledge and care;
• Education of the next generation of pediatric physicians, health professionals and researchers; and
• Evidence-informed advocacy for systems change

Through our mission, we positively impact children in our community, nation, and world.

About our Community

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You’ll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country’s best bike trails!

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• Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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