Full-Time
Advanced Practice Provider
Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Deadline 2/19/27
University of Chicago
Private research university in Chicago, IL
Compensation Overview
$130.9k - $167.2k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more
More locations: Crown Point, IN, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Medical Terminology
Patient Education
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Requirements
- A college or university degree from an accredited school or college is required.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline is required.
- Current or eligible State of Illinois licensure or registration is required.
- Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office is required.
- An advanced degree, or equivalent if the license was received before July 1, 2001, from an accredited school or 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., is preferred.
- A current Advanced Practice Nurse license in Illinois, or eligibility to receive one by the start date, is required for the Advanced Practice Nurse pathway.
- A current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or eligibility to receive one by the start date, is required for the Advanced Practice Nurse pathway.
- A current Physician Assistant license or registration in Illinois, or eligibility to receive one by the start date, is required for the Physician Assistant pathway.
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required by the start date for the Physician Assistant pathway.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmacy, phlebotomy, injections, and general otolaryngology and otology procedures is preferred.
- Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner is preferred.
- Ability to read documents or instruments and perform detailed work is preferred.
- Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions is preferred.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive information is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides dedicated on-site clinical coverage at the Crown Point, Indiana clinic, holding fully independent general ear, nose, and throat and otology clinics and managing non-surgical and otology patients.
- Supports the head and neck cancer program in Hyde Park by coordinating post-treatment care, managing survivorship follow-up, and facilitating referrals to surgical faculty for complex cases.
- Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, evaluation, testing, treatment, therapies, medical management, and direct care to general ear, nose, and throat and otology patients.
- Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician under physician supervision in outpatient settings.
- Examines patients and obtains information about their physical condition.
- Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, including X-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests, and interprets results for deviations from normal.
- Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about patient management and treatment.
- Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health histories, progress notes, and physical examination results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Prescribes therapy or medication, typically with physician approval.
- Designs patient education programs that provide information needed for informed healthcare and treatment decisions.
- Evaluates goals and outcomes based on benefit versus burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family, and organization.
- Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes in each patient's plan of care.
- Responds to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations including infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.
- Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
Desired Qualifications
- Clinical experience in a related specialty area.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The University of Chicago is a private research university founded in 1890 in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. It comprises the College, graduate divisions, and professional schools across a broad range of disciplines.
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