Advanced Practice Provider

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•$128,000 - $163,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive care to patients for Head and Neck Program within the Section of Hematology/Oncology in The Department of Medicine. The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.

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).
State of Illinois

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
Assess, diagnose, initiate delegated medical treatments, perform independent nursing interventions and evaluate care.
Provide 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.
Staff half-day or full-day clinics as assigned; attend multidisciplinary conferences of assigned disease area.
Manage the care of patients, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment for assigned patients.
Document history and physical examination and changes in management according to government guidelines in the outpatient clinic at University of Chicago.
Help arrange diagnostic tests, follow-up on tests, and other patient care issues.
As part of duties, perform reporting for government agencies, chart review, refill prescriptions, and answer phone calls for patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
Attend weekly conferences and yearly continuing education courses to keep abreast of hematology/oncology patient management.
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.
Performs other related work as needed.