This position will work closely with Zakim’s Integrative Oncologists and will be responsible for delivery of integrative medicine services and will help to develop and deliver educational programming in the Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living. In collaboration with program leadership, this position will service as a resource for other integrative therapies practitioners, including but not limited to, acupuncturists and massage therapists.  In addition to clinical care and program development, this position may also participate in research initiatives.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (List no more than 5-8 items)

As an integral member of the Zakim team, the Specialist manages the following program activities related to patient care, education, outreach, and research.

1. Patient Care

• Conducts individual integrative medicine consults, independently and in collaboration with Integrative Oncologists, to review patient’s treatment, symptoms, and goals to assess what integrative therapies may assist patient through cancer treatment. Consults may also include review of supplement use, lifestyle goals, and education of how integrative therapies may help improve quality of life.
• Collaborates with Zakim leadership to ensure evidence-based programming for DFCI patients.

1. Education

• Helps to develop and delivery patient and provider education on integrative therapies.

1. Outreach

• Communicates and represents Zakim programs and goals for delivery of integrative therapies to the DFCI community.

1. Clinical Operations

• Serves as a clinical resource for integrative therapy providers and practice coordinators.
• In collaboration with Center administrative director and supervisor helps to support daily clinical operations of the Zakim Center clinical practice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (Please contact the Compensation Team if you need assistance with this section)

• Knowledge of integrative therapies required
• Knowledge of nutritional supplements preferred
• Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of the various populations served
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with Zakim Center Staff as well as all other oncology interdisciplinary team members
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills for managing group dynamics and concurrent, time-sensitive projects
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member, team facilitator, and team leader
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving ability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will not directly supervise staff

PATIENT CONTACT:

Yes, through patient consultations and programming.

 MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Education, certifications, years of experience)

Experience with cancer patients and/or chronically ill patients is required. Clinical experience in symptom management and integrative therapies is required.

NP Qualifications:

• Authorization to practice in an expanded role as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current certification from a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners
• Minimum of 24 contact hours beyond generic education in pharmacotherapeutics
• Masters degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of onc experience OR/AND two years prior experience with integrative therapies and symptom management
• Oncology Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
• In possession of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Federal DEA numbers
• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred – OCN, AOCN, CPON

PA Qualifications:

A Masters Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program are required.   Must be NCCPA Certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts.  Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses, and complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.

PA I:      No professional experience required.

PA II:     2 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience 

PA III:    5 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is honored to be one of the organizations to receive the American Academy of PAs’ (AAPA) Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management (CHLM) 2020-2021 Employer of Excellence Award. The EOE Awards, the first and only PA-specific award program for organizations, is designed to showcase employers that have implemented practices that create positive work environments for PAs and encourage collaborative provider teams.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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