Advanced Practice Professional, PA or NP, Surgical Oncology, Park Ridge - Full Time

Advocate Aurora Health • Downers Grove, IL

63d • $54 - $81 • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a key clinical partner to a single surgical oncology physician, providing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for complex surgical oncology cases that demand advanced clinical expertise. The ideal candidate will: Be highly hands-on and proficient in incision care, wound management, and post-operative procedures Demonstrate the ability to manage high-acuity surgical oncology patients Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure seamless, coordinated care across the continuum Primary Location: The Advanced Practice Provider will primarily be based at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Additional Monthly Coverage: Downers Grove Site: 3743 Highland Ave - coverage once a month on the third Friday Barrington Site: 27750 Highway 22 - coverage once a month on the second Friday About Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: A nationally recognized academic and research hospital located in Park Ridge, IL Part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the U.S. Offers comprehensive cancer care, advanced surgical services, and a wide range of specialties Designated as a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Perinatal III facility Magnet-recognized for excellence in nursing and patient care Known for its commitment to innovation, quality outcomes, and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
• APP practicing experienced required
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees