Advanced Practice Provider - Physician AssistantNurse Practitioner Pediatric Surgery
Advanced Practice Provider - Physician AssistantNurse Practitioner Pediatric Surgery
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Join us At the Forefront at UChicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) in the Pediatric Surgery Department.
Eligible for a SignOn Bonus up to $10000
Eligible for Relocation Assistance
As an Advanced Practice Provider you will cover General Pediatric Surgery services.
Nurse Practitioner Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner is an Advance Practice Nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The NP manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support teaching staff education consultation and NP utilizes advanced practice skills obtained through the completion of a formal nurse practitioner program at an accredited college of nursing. These skills include advanced levels of assessment planning intervention and evaluation of care as well as performing some invasive procedures.
Nurse Practitioner Required Qualifications
- Licensure: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or AGANCP with PNP certification required
- Education: Graduate of a formal nurse practitioner program
- Surgery experience preferred (RN or APN)
Physician Assistant Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant is qualified by academic and clinical education to provide healthcare and patient services that may include educational research clinical nursing specialist support and administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership of the Center for the Section Chief of General Surgery. The PA has acquired the knowledge skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician / surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice. This licensed health professional will take patient history conduct examinations diagnose illnesses order and interpret laboratory tests and assist during complicated operations. The PA in conjunction with the team will independently coordinate the CME Conferences and schedule surgical procedures in the GOR area.
Physician Assistant Required Qualifications:
- Education: Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program required.
- Licensure: Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for: State of Illinois licensure/registration required
- Surgery experience preferred (PA)
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE:FullTime 1.0
- Shift: Rotating / 12hour Shifts / 3days per week /4hours per week on call
- Unit/Department: Pediatric Surgery
- CBA Code:NonUnion
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a fulltime equivalent 1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
