Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Care Transitions Clinic
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
JointheUniversity of Chicago Medicineas an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)- Care Transitions Clinic.
The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management and will manage a caseload of patients by exercising autonomous decision making in the assessment diagnosis and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The APP will provide healthcare and patient services that may include education research and clinical support as well as complete administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The APP has acquired the knowledge skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice.
The Care Transitions Clinic (CTC) APPwill perform in-person and tele-health ambulatory care visits for a variety of patient populations with both acute and chronic needs and in-patient chronic disease hospital consults. A broad experience base of Primary Care Urgent Care Oncology and/or a variety of experience in several Medical Specialties will be helpful for the person in this role. All programs and services of the Care Transitions Clinic are aimed at reducing Emergency Department utilization hospital admissions and re-admissions.
Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job Functions
- Taking patient histories conducting in-person outpatient visits conducting inpatient consults conducting virtual visits diagnosing illness
- Patient evaluation and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests
- Ability to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services
- Strong communication with collaborating physicians to obtain clinical support for decision making
Nurse Practitioner Education and Experience Requirements:
- Masters of Science in Nursing
- Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
- Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or AANP
- Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
- At least 1 year of APN experience preferred
Physician Assistant Education and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program
- 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
- At least 1 year of experience preferred
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.5FTE)
- Shift: Days M-F 7:30am-7pm
- Unit/Department: Center for Transformative Care
- 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.
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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.
As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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