Advanced Practice Provider at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Advanced Practice Provider

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. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college. Work Experience: 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. Certifications: 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 --- Preferred Qualifications Licenses and Certifications:

• 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.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Interview and obtain medical information.
• Proficiency in the use of computers.

Preferred Competencies

• 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.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Job Family Healthcare & Medical Services Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required Yes Health Screen Required Yes Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $128,000.00 - $163,500.00The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible YesThe 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.