Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient & Outpatient, Liver Transplant
Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient & Outpatient, Liver Transplant
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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Liver Transplant Inpatient and Outpatient Clinc.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10000
Eligible for Relocation Assistance
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic growing liver transplant program at the University of Chicagoan institution at the forefront of innovation and excellence in transplant care.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. As an APP you will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision-making in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments.
This individual utilizes advanced practice skills obtained through the completion of a formal provider program. These skills include advanced levels of assessment planning intervention and evaluation of care. For this position the APP will be responsible for functions related to the clinical care and management of solid organ transplant patients and others with end-stage organ disease. The APP is also responsible for planning organizing and directing patient care efforts in collaboration with medical and surgical physicians and other team members.
In addition this position includes the management of pre-liver transplant patients post-liver transplant patients and general hepatology patients. The APP will also perform procedures such as FibroScans and paracentesis. This role follows a hybrid model encompassing inpatient management of high MELD and other appropriate patients as well as outpatient care for recently discharged patients and urgent visits.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications
- Master of Science in Nursing required
- Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration required
- Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
- Certification in ACLS requird
OR
Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program required
- Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
- Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration required
- Certification in ACLS required
- Experience using automated IS including but not limited to: keyboards computer terminals telephones battery-operated devices heat-copying devices and automated dispensing machines.
Preferred Qualifications
- A demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate among interdisciplinary teams.
- Must feel confident to work autonomously
- Must be highly proficient and organized with patient examinations and assessments diagnostic interpretations clinical interventions and health care planning.
- Must have effective problem-solving skills
- At least 6 months of inpatient/outpatient APP experience preferred.
- Experience in abdominal transplant and immunosuppression preferred but not required.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.0 Full-time
- Shift: Days 5x8s 8am-5pm No weekends No holidays No call.
- Unit/Department: Liver Transplant Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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 COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment 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 pre-employment 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 full-time 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
