About the Role
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a skilled and motivated candidate to support gynecology physicians at their Flossmoor, IL and Northwest Indiana - Crown Point locations. This role involves physician support, managing independent ambulatory clinics, and performing outpatient procedures. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within their scope of practice, providing services such as well-woman care, problem visits, post-operative care, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, with consultation from attending physicians.
Responsibilities
- Independently sees patients in Hyde Park and offsite clinics, administers, orders, and interprets diagnostic tests.
- Examines patients to obtain 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, such as x-ray, electrocardiograms, ultrasounds, and laboratory tests.
- Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Diagnoses and makes decisions about the management and treatment of patients.
- Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
- Prescribes therapy or medication.
- Performs biopsies and contraceptive procedures.
- Visits and observes patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to the physician.
- May order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- 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.
- Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations.
- Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
- 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.
- Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration required.
- Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
- Demonstrated clinical competency with effective leadership and teaching skills.
- Ability to conduct physical examinations and perform health assessments.
- Ability to interview patients and obtain accurate medical information.
- Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and clinical practices.
- Ability to perform detailed work and manage multiple concurrent tasks, including with occasional interruptions.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to act as a resource for colleagues and participate in teaching and mentorship.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Strong analytical skills to assess situations and implement solutions efficiently.
- Willingness to meet Professional Requirements and Compliance.
- Willingness to enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.
- Once licensed and as needed, willingness to apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number.
- Willingness to be privileged and credentialed through the University of Chicago Medical Staff Office prior to start date.
- Resume (required)
- All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
Skills
- Autonomous decision making in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments.
- Family support
- Discharge planning
- Staff education
- Consultation
- Research
- Physician support
- Running independent ambulatory clinics
- Performing outpatient procedures
- Evaluating patients
- Diagnosing patients
- Treating patients
- Well woman care
- Problem visits
- Post-operative care
- Diagnostic procedures
- Therapeutic procedures
- Effective leadership
- Teaching skills
- Physical examinations
- Health assessments
- Patient interviews
- Direct patient care
- Basic medical terminology
- Clinical practices
- Managing multiple concurrent tasks
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Mentorship
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Discretion
- Confidentiality
- Analytical skills
Location
- Flossmoor, IL
- Northwest Indiana - Crown Point
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 years of relevant work experience
Education Level
- College or university degree
- Advanced nursing degree
- Accredited Physician Assistant educational program
Salary/Compensations
- $130,900.00 - $167,200.00
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
About the Company
- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 114 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations.
- We have more than 60,000 outpatient visits, 25,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,000 gynecological surgeries per year.
- Teaching, research and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department.
- The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare.
- The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy.
- The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
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