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BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Advanced Practice Providers
About the Department
The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology at The University of Chicago
is consistently ranked among the best specialty nationally by U.S News
and World Report. With nearly 30 specialists on staff, our program plays
a leading role in the understanding of digestive diseases and in
developing innovative and successful treatments for patients. Since
forming the nation\'s first full-time department of gastroenterology in
1927, our physicians have continually improved treatments for digestive
tract and related disorders by combining medical research, education,
and patient care at the highest level.
Job Summary
Perform duties as an Advanced Practice Provider, providing comprehensive
care to patients in the outpatient Digestive Diseases and Inflammatory
Bowel Disease Clinic within the Section of Gastroenterology in the
Department of Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using
advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
- Performs the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of delegated medical
treatments, independent nursing interventions and evaluation of
care.
- Provides a model of care that is shaped by theory, expanded by
science, research and reflective practice, and is identified by a
holistic and comprehensive approach to the patients.
- Provides support and follow up to Digestive Diseases and
Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients in the outpatient setting.
- May be trained and may be responsible to perform certain diagnostic
and/or therapeutic procedures for the outpatient setting.
- Demonstrates ability to appropriately perform telephone triage
regarding patient concerns and complaints, with appropriate
communication.
- Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patients,
gathering pertinent information in a systematic manner from varied
sources.
- Differentiates normal and abnormal variations in organ systems.
- Analyzes all sources of data, established a medical/nursing
diagnosis: initiates and evaluates diagnostic studies, monitors
therapeutic procedures and the patient\'s response to therapy.
- Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with patient, family
members, physician, and other members of the health care team.
- Monitors GI diseases and other co-morbid conditions, and
incorporates assessment findings into plan of care.
- Provides anticipatory guidance to patients and their families about
the course of therapeutic options available.
- Performs, interprets, monitors and communicates results of
diagnostic tests.
- Counsels patient concerning lifestyle modifications, medication
regiments, side effects and interactions using an appropriate
psychosocial communication level.
- Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate
emergency care.
- Identifies complications requiring collaboration and consultation,
initiating appropriate action.
- Promotes, has knowledge of, and utilizes appropriate patient care
protocols that relate to the physiological and psychological needs
of GI and Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients.
- Schedules follow-up visits to appropriately monitor patients,
progression of disease and their response to therapy.
- Establishes appropriate priorities of care.
- 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 are.
- 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 Competencies
Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership and teaching
skills.
Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments.
Ability to interview and obtain medical information.
Willingness to enter into written collaborative agreement with a
collaborating physician upon hire.
Once licensed and as needed, willingness to apply for a mid-level
practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number.
Willingness to be privileged