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Work Shift Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Bone Marrow Transplant Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program.
This provider will work collaboratively with transplant physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies, and treatment for complex hematologic malignancies.
The Bone Marrow Transplant APP will provide care across the continuum of transplant services, including pre-transplant evaluation, transplant admission, post-transplant follow-up, survivorship care, and management of treatment-related complications.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-acuity academic program dedicated to advancing innovative therapies and improving outcomes for patients with blood cancers and other hematologic disorders.
Essential Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies, including pre-transplant assessments, treatment planning, transplant follow-up, and survivorship care.
Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, pathology reports, and other clinical tests relevant to hematologic and transplant patients.
Monitor patients for transplant-related complications, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), infectious complications, treatment toxicities, and disease relapse.
Assess treatment response and develop appropriate clinical interventions based on findings.
Provide longitudinal management for patients with hematologic malignancies throughout the transplant process.
Recognize changes in patient condition and coordinate timely interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
Provide patient and family education regarding transplant procedures, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, infection prevention, and supportive care strategies.
Promote shared decision-making and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the transplant journey.
Collaborate closely with transplant physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care coordination.
Coordinate referrals, diagnostic evaluations, donor-related testing, and transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Participate in transplant survivorship planning and long-term follow-up care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Support quality improvement initiatives, accreditation requirements, clinical research efforts, and evidence-based transplant practices.
Required Education Nurse Practitioner Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Physician Assistant Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a Master's degree or higher. Required Licensure & Certification For Nurse Practitioners Current Georgia APRN licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner through ANCC, AANP, or another nationally recognized certifying body. For Physician Assistants Current Georgia Physician Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). For All Candidates Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Successful completion of all credentialing and privileging requirements.
Prior experience in Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Malignant Hematology, Cellular Therapy, or a related specialty. Experience caring for immunocompromised and medically complex patient populations. Knowledge of stem cell transplantation, graft-versus-host disease management, and supportive oncology care. Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP®) or Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (preferred, if applicable). Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing patients in both inpatient and outpatient oncology or transplant settings. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education abilities. Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Why Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health At Wellstar MCG Health, you'll join a nationally recognized academic health system and an innovative Blood and Marrow Transplant Program committed to advancing the treatment of hematologic malignancies through excellence in patient care, research, education, and cellular therapies. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families while helping shape the future of transplant medicine in Georgia and beyond. Join us in delivering world-class transplant care and improving the lives of patients facing complex hematologic diseases. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
