Advanced Practice Provider

Overview

Advanced Practice Provider role at Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago.

$/yr - $/yr

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and initiates delegated medical treatments; performs independent interventions and evaluates care.
• Provides a model of care that is shaped by theory, expanded by science, research and reflective practice and is identified by a holistic and comprehensive approach to the patients.
• Staffs half-day or full-day clinics as assigned.
• Manages the care of patients, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment for assigned patients.
• Documents history and physical examination and changes in management according to government guidelines in the outpatient clinic at University of Chicago.
• Coordinates diagnostic tests, follows-up on tests, and other patient care issues.
• As part of duties, performs reporting for government agencies, chart reviews, refills prescriptions, and answers phone calls, emails and My Chart messages for patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
• Attends weekly conferences and yearly continuing education courses to keep abreast of hematology/oncology patient management.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies.
• Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
• Performs other related work as needed.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  A college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
• Work Experience:
  
  Knowledge and skills developed through education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
  Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO) - State of Illinois.

• Once licensed and as needed, apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical Staff Office prior to start date.

• Conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Interview and obtain medical information.
• Proficiency in the use of computers.

• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Enter into written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

• Job Family:
  Healthcare & Medical Services
• Role Impact:
  Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Drug Test
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Health Screen
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Pay Rate Type:
  Salary
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, call  or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education