Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - Urology Research - Precision Medicine Clinic

Endeavor Health•Glenview, IL

52d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an 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