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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

An Advanced Practice Provider Fellow is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who spends a year gaining in-depth oncology training/education and provides evaluation and medical management to patients at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

See more details regarding the Fred Hutch Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship at our website.

To apply, you must be a student or graduate of an accredited PA or NP program and have graduated at least three months prior to the program start date (November 3, 2025). If you are a student, this allows time to complete your exams, licensure and credentialing. To qualify, you must:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (a clinical or health-related master's degree is preferred)
• If you are a PA: Have passed or be eligible to take the NCCPA examination
• If you are an adult, FNP or acute care NP: Have passed or be eligible to take the AANP or ANCC certification examination
• Obtain Washington state licensure before the November 1, 2025 program start date

Your Application Packet should include:

• Personal statement of interest including a clear indication of why you are applying to this fellowship and which area of focus you would like to pursue.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts from PA or NP program
• 2 reference letters from clinical peer or supervisor.

*If less than 2 years of NP/PA experience, one of the letters is required from your Program Director.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2025.

Attend an Information Session

Sign up to attend one of the information sessions below by sending an email to APPfellowship@fredhutch.org. In the email subject line, please include your name and the date of the session you want to attend. After you register, we will send you a link to attend the online session.

• January 9, 2025: 8 - 8:30 a.m. (PT)
• January 14, 2025: 9 - 9:30 a.m. (PT)
• January 21, 2025: 12 - 12:30 p.m. (PT)
• February 11, 2025: 5 - 5:30 p.m. (PT)
• February 18, 2025: 12 - 12:30 p.m. (PT)

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive exposure to Hematology-Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant.
• Gain an understanding of the core principles of oncology care and management of treatment toxicities.
• Understand the core objectives of research and the importance and relevance of all phases of clinical trials.
• Gain clinical experiences through the entire spectrum of oncology care, from prevention to survivorship and end-of-life.
• Demonstrate the importance of inter-professional collaboration along the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and clinical skills necessary to ensure optimum patient care outcomes in a complex care environment.
• Ability to effectively and compassionately communicate information about disease processes, prognosis, trajectory and care options as defined by the primary oncology team; clarify patient and family goals and preferences for care; discuss palliative and end of life treatment options; and discussion and management of treatment (both oncology and palliative) toxicities to patients and family caregivers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the ethics of good character, humility, and servant leadership
• Motivated, self-reflective clinician who participates in self-evaluation and education and responds well to critiques.
• Must be a current student or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Washington state licensure required.
• DEA required at time of credentialing.
• Basic computer skills are essential.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is $94,000.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12 days per year), paid sick leave, paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity