Advanced Practice Provider, Plastic Surgery

* Assist in all plastic surgery procedures, including, but not limited to, mastectomies, breast reconstruction, tissue expanders, breast augmentations, abdominoplasties, and general plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.* Provide surgical and clinical support in multiple locations including but not limited to Hyde Park, River East.* Assist in team effort to prepare for and expedite the start of surgery in the OR.* Provide the appropriate preparation of the patient for surgery.* Provide appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions, and facilitate discharge planning.* Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.* Round and provide clinical care for in-house patients.* Prepare charts for clinic (i.e. obtaining IOE, outside records, pre-charting).* Both assist physicians and provide independent clinical care to patients in the clinic.* Hold weekly cosmetic injectables clinics.* Coordinate patient and family education needs with staff, case managers, and other clinical personnel.* Assist in the in- and out- patient setting in assessing patient health status and needs.* Assist in the in- and out- patient setting in performing specified diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.* Assist the in- and out- patient teams in the development and implementation of comprehensive plans of care.* Follow through in the outpatient setting via communication with appropriate health care providers to assure that proper care and follow-up is provided.* Function as a professional role model for staff while providing expert care in the in- and out- patient setting.* Promote, have knowledge of and utilize appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients in both in- and out- patient setting.* Collaborate with care team members and multi-disciplinary team members to provide direct in- and out- patient care.* Participate in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.* Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of Surgical 1st Assist procedures.* Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with health care colleagues.* Demonstrate effective use of verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills using strategies that promote problem resolution.* Keep knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational conferences.* 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.* Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.* Performs other related work as needed.* Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.* Ability to provide direct patient care independently under the direction of the supervising physician.* Excellent verbal and written communication.* Ability to perform detailed work.* Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.* Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.* Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.* Ability to train or lead others.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr The University Of Chicago