Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Interventional Radiology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

3d • $66 - $86

About The Position

The Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Interventional Radiology collaborates with health professionals to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced patient care and to influence healthcare decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice. The role coordinates APP training and onboarding, facilitates professional development, advocates for APP staff at leadership forums, and works with practice leadership on performance, evaluation, and competency. The position also supports process standardization and clinical onboarding across the region, ensuring competencies and didactics are completed before independent practice.

The APP works with a collaborative Interventional Radiology team of three APPs and three physicians across two sites. The position provides inpatient and outpatient support, including consultations, rounding, pre- and post-procedure management, follow-up care, and same-day patient needs. The role supports the overall IR practice and is not assigned to an individual physician. Procedures may include central venous access, lumbar punctures, paracenteses, thoracenteses, biopsies, drain placements, moderate sedation, and other procedures consistent with approved privileges and demonstrated competency. Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development are expected.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no holidays, nights, weekends, or call. The position is based at Lake Forest Hospital and Grayslake. It collaborates with department management on employee performance, work assignments, and mentoring but does not directly manage employees. The role has dotted-line reporting to the Director of Operations and Director of Advanced Professional Practice.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the area of specialty.
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license; education and license requirements are validated through the Medical Staffing credentialing process.
• Acute care certification is required for APRNs; inpatient experience as an NP may be considered in lieu of acute care certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, maintained as required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification, as specified by the department.
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration, as specified by the department.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff, and other customers.
• Customer service skills, sound judgment, independent thinking, and creativity in resolving customer issues.
• Ability to handle challenging situations, balance multiple priorities, and adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate others toward common goals.
• Ability to use personal computers and software applications; strong Microsoft Office, Outlook, and database-entry skills.
• Ability to analyze data for decision-making purposes and maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and ability to monitor work for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care demonstrating clinical expertise and advanced knowledge, including duties within the APP role.
• Develop and coordinate APP training and professional development activities twice per year.
• Collaborate with practice leadership to provide input on APP performance, competency, and work assignments.
• Coach, train, mentor, and provide ongoing feedback to APPs in the practice or program.
• Meet one-on-one with APPs in the building twice per year.
• Monitor access metrics and, as applicable, Quality/Value-Based Care metrics.
• Serve as a liaison between APP staff and management and service line leadership teams.
• Partner with the Medical Director and Director of Operations to advance initiatives aligned with Northwestern Medicine's overall vision.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient Interventional Radiology support, including consultations, rounding, pre- and post-procedure management, follow-up care, and same-day patient needs.
• Perform procedures consistent with approved privileges and demonstrated competency.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed