Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - Urology Research - Precision Medicine Clinic
About The Position
Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health with the Research Institute – Urology – Precision Medicine Team! The Research – Advanced Practice Provider (APP) leads a novel, interdisciplinary precision medicine clinic operationalizing Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) for patients identified through the Genomic Health Initiative (GHI). The APP evaluates high-risk patients (PRS >1.5) for conditions including prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and colorectal cancer, combining clinical expertise in genomics with care coordination to deliver individualized counseling, risk-stratified diagnostic testing, and specialist referrals. The APP manages clinic workflows, supports research data collection, and contributes to demonstrating the clinical and financial sustainability of a genomics-driven preventive care model.
Requirements
- Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required
- Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
- Completion of Master’s level program in specialty area
- BLS/CPR certification required
- 0–3+ years of clinical experience in primary care, oncology, cardiology, or a related specialty
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills supporting simultaneous clinical and research responsibilities
- Strong collaborative skills across a multidisciplinary team of specialists, researchers, and administrators
Nice To Haves
- Interest in or experience with translational genomics, precision medicine, or genetic counseling
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex genetic risk data and actionable patient education, in plain language to a lay patient audience
- Ability to work independently in a nurse practitioner-led environment while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and follow-up patient visits to review PRS results and their implications for disease susceptibility
- Review medical and screening histories to identify gaps in preventive care
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests based on PRS findings (i.e.: PHI, CAC, colonoscopy)
- Manage follow-up on test results and initiate guideline-directed therapy (e.g., statins, lifestyle counseling, urology referral) as indicated
- Collaborate with domain experts in Urology, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology, to manage actionable findings
- Serve as a clinical resource for protocol interpretation and medical decision-making
- Communicate participant safety issues and clinical concerns to the supervising physician and research team
- Participate in team meetings, institutional events, and sponsor or department conferences
- Manage clinic workflows, patient scheduling, and recruitment of eligible GHI participants
- Maintain regulatory compliance with institutional SOPs and IRB requirements
- Administer pre- and post-visit patient questionnaires to assess PRS understanding and perceived utility
- Facilitate data collection for clinical and financial analysis using REDCap or other approved data capture systems
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Health Savings Account Options
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- CME allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
