Advanced Practice Provider - PRN

University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023

Department

BSD MED - Hospital Medicine - Advanced Practice Providers


About the Department

Our section prides itself on its strong and integrated programs in clinical care, research, and education. The strength of our clinical programs is essential not only to our ability to provide excellent patient care, but to our ability to perform research that advances the frontiers of clinical practice and to train future generations of physicians in hospital medicine. Our research programs allow us to advance the scientific basis and clinical practice of hospital medicine and to train hospital medicine researchers who can carry this scientific mission into the future, often finding inspiration in the desire to solve clinical dilemmas we encounter in our own practices. Likewise, our training programs allow us to bring talented young persons into the relatively new field of hospital medicine, preparing them for productive and sustainable careers as clinicians, researchers, and educators. Our APPs are a vital component of our section. They work at the highest scope of practice clinically and have opportunities for robust mentorship to pursue passions within the academic realm.


Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide specialized care to patients on the inpatient Hospital service and general medicine consult service for the Section of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Works with a multidisciplinary team to manage a caseload of patients by using advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and manage patients under supervision of a licensed physician.

  • Conducts admission evaluations and discharge planning of hospitalized medical patients, complete admissions and discharge paperwork for patients admitted to assign services and provide initial assessment and management of urgent issues for hospitalized patients.

  • Service time is expected to include weekday and weekend daytime coverage.

  • Initiates evaluation and management of patient care including independent advanced practice provider interventions within the scope of practice and potential for evaluation of care at night.

  • Performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice.

  • Identifies and participates in areas of additional academic passions including opportunities in hospitalist research, operations, education and quality care.

  • Participates in the development, review and evaluation of standards and protocols.

  • 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

  • Ability to evaluate and manage complex, acutely ill hospitalized patients, including patients with end-stage liver disease and advanced cancer.

  • 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.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

  • Advanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

  • Ability to read documents or instruments.

  • Ability to perform detailed work.

  • Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.

  • Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

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

Non-Exempt


Pay Frequency

Biweekly


Scheduled Weekly Hours

10


Benefits Eligible

No


Drug Test Required

Yes


Health Screen Required

Yes


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


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