Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA), Breast Surgery

Department

BSD SUR - General Surgery: Clinical

About the Department

General surgeons at the University of Chicago Medicine focus on a broad range of diseases, including various types of cancer, endocrine disorders, esophageal diseases, bariatric surgical treatment, breast diseases, and more. In treating this wide spectrum of diseases, our surgeons are also trained to use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic and laparoscopic approaches, to ease the patient’s surgical experience. Our surgeons also work in close collaboration with experts across the hospital to ensure each patient receives the care he or she deserves to achieve optimal outcomes.

The research endeavors by faculty and investigators in the Section of General Surgery are just as wide and varied as the diseases they treat. In addition to their numerous outcomes-based research projects, our investigators are busy with complex basic science questions that will one day allow physicians to deliver better care to all patients. These scientific endeavors revolve around uncovering the pathophysiology of infections, genomics and physiology of pancreatic cancer, and much more.

Job Summary

This position serves as clinical support for the Breast Cancer practice working alongside Dr. Jaskowiak and other surgical faculty. In addition, this position will develop an independent practice within the UChicago Medicine Health System. Our breast team represents expertise across the spectrum of breast care for both benign and malignant conditions: breast imaging, breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, clinical genetics, pathology and nursing. Through this integrated approach, patients receive a comprehensive treatment plan that optimizes chances of their survival and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history and performs physical assessments.

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.

• Prescribes appropriate medications as set forth in delegation of prescriptive authority.

• Prescribes appropriate treatments.

• Screens patients to determine the need for hospital admission.

• Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated.

• Participates in the management of outpatients.

• Supports faculty clinics.

• Prepares Breast Conference write-ups on a weekly basis.

• Places medication orders in Epic and submits prescriptions and refills via phone.

• Responds to triage phone calls, patient emails, and MyChart messages.

• Performs procedures in clinic – i.e cyst/seroma aspirations, abscess drainages, etc.

• Assists with coverage of operating rooms to pre op patients for surgical cases.

• Assists with counseling for basic genetic testing and working with Breast Center nurse to perform/order genetic testing.

• Develops an independent practice within Hyde Park and an opportunity to develop independent practice within our offsite locations.  

• May provide cross-coverage to other General Surgery services.

• 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:

• An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) 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. (ARC-PA).

Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse