Advanced Practice Provider, Plastic Surgery

Advanced Practice Provider

The Advanced Practice Provider supports clinical care and patient services that may include educational, research, clinical support, and administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Education:

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience:

• Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current physician assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.

Preferred Competencies

• 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.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Reference Contact Information (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

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

$130,900.00 - $167,200.00

The 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

Yes

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.

Posting Statement

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