Pediatric Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider

Department
 

BSD PED - Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

About the Department
 

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/).  Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years.  

Job Summary
 

The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care, in collaboration with consulting physicians and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentials committee, to include identification, management, and/or referral of health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and formulate plan of care in collaboration with physician, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the Credentials Committee.  

• Communicate follow-up plan/disposition with the follow-up health care provider.  

• Prescribe and evaluate pharmacological therapies according to protocol.  

• Attend both high and low risk deliveries as needed.   

• Stabilize and transport patients as needed.  

• Attend both high and low-risk deliveries as needed.  

• Stabilize and transport patients as needed.  

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of current professional and legal trends, concepts, and issues related to practice.  

• Identify educational needs of family members and assist with teaching as appropriate.  

• Ensure that appropriate systems and resources are in place to maintain established standards of care.  

• Participate in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.  

• Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of policies and procedures.  

• Participate in developing and implementing QI monitoring.  

• Participate in providing in-service and outreach education program  

• Act as resource for clinical skills for staff on or of the unit.  

• May participate in clinical research projects conducted by supervising physicians.  

• Serve as preceptor to APP students.  

• Interprets assessments, treatments, outcomes, work and disability status, and screenings in a thorough manner. Maintains clear and concise records for individual and corporate clients to meet the requirements of the department, the company and any applicable standards or laws.  

• Analyzes test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.  

• Has a solid understanding about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.  

• 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 Qualifications  

 

Education: 

• Advanced nursing degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.  

 

Experience: 

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a related area of specialty.  

• Previous experience as an APP in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Gastroenterology.  

 

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:  

• FNP certification as family nurse practitioner.  

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.  

• Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled license and DEA number.  

  

Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:  

• Current Physician Assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.  

• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.  

• Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled license and DEA number.  

 

Preferred Competencies   

• Demonstrated clinical competency.  

• Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.  

• Detail oriented.  

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.  

• Ability to use independent judgment.  

• Strong communication skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication among various levels of practitioners.  

• Ability to interview and obtain medical information.  

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

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.  

 

Working Conditions   

• Clinical care setting.  

• Exposure to human blood, human components, and/or products made from human blood.  

• Exposure to infectious materials.  

• High-stress environment.  

• Requires use of personal protective equipment.  

 

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

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