Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology/Oncology

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.

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care to adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients ages 18-40 years old within the Section of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine. The AYA population includes patients with hematologic malignancies as well as transplant and cell therapy patients. This role will also provide primary survivorship management for a population of oncology patients. The APP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Manages the care of patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for assigned patients.
• Documents history and physical examination and changes in management according to government guidelines in the outpatient clinic at University of Chicago.
• Helps arrange diagnostic tests, follows-up on tests, and other patient care issues.
• Staffs clinics as assigned; attends multidisciplinary conferences of assigned disease area.
• Performs reporting for government agencies, charts review, refills prescriptions, and answers phone calls for patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
• Attends conferences and continuing education courses to keep abreast of updates in the management of hematology/oncology patients.
• Performs procedures including bone marrow biopsy, suture removal, administration of intrathecal chemotherapy, and lumbar puncture.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline.
• Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required.
• Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Willing to enter into written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Once licensed and as needed, apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number.
• Privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical Staff Office prior to start date.
• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership, and teaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Skills

• Conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
• Interview and obtain medical information.
• Proficiency in the use of computers.

Pay

$128,000.00 - $163,500.00

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.