Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology / Oncology
Company: The University of Chicago Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Advanced Practice ProviderDepartment
BSD MED - Section Administrator: Hematology and Oncology - Advanced
Practice Providers and Other Clinical Staff-Solid Tumor
About the Department
The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition
of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical
discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country,
the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known
faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood
disorders, and experimental therapies.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive care to
patients for the Section of Hematology/Oncology in The Department
of Medicine at current and future sites in Northwest Indiana.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using
advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
* Assess, diagnose, initiate delegated medical treatments, perform
independent nursing interventions and evaluate care.
* Provide a model of care that is shaped by theory, expanded by
science, research and reflective practice and is identified by a
holistic and comprehensive approach to the patients.
* Staff half-day or full-day clinics as assigned; attend
multidisciplinary conferences of assigned disease area.
* Manage the care of patients, including assessment, diagnosis and
treatment for assigned patients.
* Document history and physical examination and changes in
management according to government guidelines in the outpatient
clinic at University of Chicago.
* Help arrange diagnostic tests, follow-up on tests, and other
patient care issues.
* As part of duties, perform reporting for government agencies,
chart review, refill prescriptions, and answer phone calls for
patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
* Attend weekly conferences and yearly continuing education courses
to keep abreast of hematology/oncology patient management.
* 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 Competencies
* Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and
teaching skills.
* Ability to conduct physical examinations and health
assessments.
* Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
* Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with a
collaborating physician upon hire.
* Once licensed and as needed, willingness to apply for a mid-level
practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number.
* Willingness to be privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical
Staff Office prior to start date.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
independently.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong
analytical skills.
* Proficiency in the use of computers.
Application Documents
* Resume (required)
* Cover Letter (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
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
Posting Statement
Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination
requirements. More information about the requirements can be found
on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual
with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information,
or other protected classes under the law. For additional
information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete
the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a
request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of
individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual
challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check
that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not
automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the
University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis
and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances
surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its
relevance to the position.
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