Advanced Practice Provider

University of Chicago • Crown Point, IN

2d • $110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

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

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and initiates delegated medical treatments; performs independent interventions and evaluates care.
• Provides 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.
• Staffs half-day or full-day clinics as assigned.
• Manages the care of patients, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment for assigned patients.
• Documents history and physical examination and changes in management according to government guidelines in the outpatient clinic at University of Chicago.
• Coordinates diagnostic tests, follows-up on tests, and other patient care issues.
• As part of duties, performs reporting for government agencies, chart reviews, refills prescriptions, and answers phone calls, emails and 'My Chart' messages for patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
• Attends weekly conferences and yearly continuing education courses to keep abreast of hematology/oncology patient management.
• Performs bone marrow biopsies.
• 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.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

What This Job Offers

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