Physician Assistant

Department

BSD SUR - Urologic Surgery: Clinical

About the Department

Our renowned urologic surgeons oversee a broad range of surgical care programs, designed to thoroughly care for adults and children with complex urologic disease including urologic cancers in the bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular regions. Further, our surgeons offer female urologic procedures including reconstruction, prolapse repair, salvage and urodynamics, among others. In addition to offering a wide range of surgical options, our experts are world leaders in robotic surgical techniques that enhance surgical and aesthetic outcomes for many urologic patients.

The Section of Urology is also home to many busy laboratories, many of which are supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and other major governmental and nongovernmental entities. With a special focus on cancer, our urologists are continually working toward discovering better ways to treat patients with urologic disease. This ongoing work and achievement would not be possible without the cohesive effort of the faculty and staff. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to work in our dynamic and collaborative environment toward the shared goal of improving the health of patients in our community and beyond.

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant in the Section of Urology will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills and knowledge to provide assessment, evaluation, testing, treatment, therapies, medical management, and other direct care to patients under the care of the University of Chicago Medicine. This position will support our ambulatory General Urology and Prostate Cancer Program on the Hyde Park campus and UChicago Medicine offsite practices including but not limited to River East, Tinley Park, and Orland Park.

Responsibilities

• Attends faculty clinics and independently evaluates patients.

• Participates in management decisions.

• Coordinates follow-up care, including imaging/testing, consultations, or surgery.

• Interprets internal/external test results.

• Notifies patients of test results and management plans.

• Opportunity to participate in in-office and same day surgery procedures including prostate biopsies, ablations and cystoscopies.

• Provides clinical trial-related care, questionnaires, and management.

• Works with the nurse to address patient inquiries via email, EPIC, or phone.

• Obtains medical histories and performs physical assessments.

• Establishes independent clinic 2-3 days per week.

• Designs and participates in patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.

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

• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with health care colleagues.

• Demonstrates effective use of verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills using strategies that promote problem resolution.

• Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational conferences.

• Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.

• 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.

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

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

Experience:

• Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications:

• 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.

Preferred Competencies

• Provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.

• Provide direct patient care independently under the direction of the supervising physician.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Perform detailed work.

• Perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.

• Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.

• Train or lead others.

Working Conditions

• Travel to off-site clinics as needed.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$130,900.00 - $167,200.00

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 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 Statement

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.

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