Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA), Breast Surgery

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

131d • $110,000 - $155,000

About The Position

This position serves as clinical support for the Breast Cancer practice working alongside Dr. Jaskowiak and other surgical faculty. In addition, this position will develop an independent practice within the UChicago Medicine Health System. Our breast team represents expertise across the spectrum of breast care for both benign and malignant conditions: breast imaging, breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, clinical genetics, pathology and nursing. Through this integrated approach, patients receive a comprehensive treatment plan that optimizes chances of their survival and quality of life.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).
• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
• Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history and performs physical assessments.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes appropriate medications as set forth in delegation of prescriptive authority.
• Prescribes appropriate treatments.
• Screens patients to determine the need for hospital admission.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in the management of outpatients.
• Supports faculty clinics.
• Prepares Breast Conference write-ups on a weekly basis.
• Places medication orders in Epic and submits prescriptions and refills via phone.
• Responds to triage phone calls, patient emails, and MyChart messages.
• Performs procedures in clinic – i.e cyst/seroma aspirations, abscess drainages, etc.
• Assists with coverage of operating rooms to pre op patients for surgical cases.
• Assists with counseling for basic genetic testing and working with Breast Center nurse to perform/order genetic testing.
• Develops an independent practice within Hyde Park and an opportunity to develop independent practice within our offsite locations.
• May provide cross-coverage to other General Surgery services.
• Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
• 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.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees