Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA), Endocrine Surgery
The University of Chicago

Department

BSD SUR - General Surgery: Clinical

About the Department

General surgeons at the University of Chicago Medicine focus on a broad range of diseases, including various types of cancer, endocrine disorders, esophageal diseases, bariatric surgical treatment, breast diseases, and more. In treating this wide spectrum of diseases, our surgeons are also trained to use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic and laparoscopic approaches, to ease the patient's surgical experience. Our surgeons also work in close collaboration with experts across the hospital to ensure each patient receives the care he or she deserves to achieve optimal outcomes. The research endeavors by faculty and investigators in the Section of General Surgery are just as wide and varied as the diseases they treat. In addition to their numerous outcomes-based research projects, our investigators are busy with complex basic science questions that will one day allow physicians to deliver better care to all patients. These scientific endeavors revolve around uncovering the pathophysiology of infections, genomics and physiology of pancreatic cancer, and much more.

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider in the Section of General Surgery - Endocrine Surgery Program works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills and knowledge to provide assessment, evaluation, testing, treatment, therapies, medical management, and other direct care to patients both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This position serves as clinical support for Dr. Xavier Keutgen, Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Center.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition. Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
  
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
  
• Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about the management and treatment of patients.
  
• Places admission orders and manages inpatients.
  
• Assists in the operating room as needed.
  
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
  
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
  
• Prescribes therapy or medication, typically with physician approval.
  
• Provides cross coverage to other General Surgery programs as needed.
  
• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
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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.
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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
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or 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 oncology.
  

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
  
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
  

Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:

• 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)
  

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

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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