Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology/Oncology

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive care to adolescent and young adult patients within Hematology/Oncology. The APP will work with a multidisciplinary team, manage survivorship, and perform clinical procedures as part of a comprehensive care plan.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum college/university degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a clinical setting.
• State of Illinois licensure/registration required; credentialing through MSO.
• Mid-level practitioner license and DEA number upon start.
• Privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical Staff Office prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care for adolescent and young adult patients with hematology/oncology conditions.
• Performs assessment, diagnosis and treatment for assigned patients.
• Documents history and exams; manages outpatient care per guidelines.
• Arranges follow-up tests and coordinates patient care.
• Staffs clinics and attends multidisciplinary conferences.
• Handles government reporting, chart reviews, prescriptions, and patient calls.
• Attends continuing education to stay current in the field.
• Performs procedures including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemo, and lumbar puncture.
• Evaluates outcomes, balancing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic plans.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Health examinations

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Department

BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Advanced Practice Providers - Management

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 (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.
• As part of duties, 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.

Education and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.

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.

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

• 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.

Technical Skills

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

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Working Conditions

• Willing to enter into written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

The University uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Job Family and Role

Job Family: Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Drug Test Required: Yes

Health Screen Required: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No

Pay Rate Type: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $128,000.00 - $163,500.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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.

Posting and Notice

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University\'s Notice of Nondiscrimination.