Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team within the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients under the supervision or alternate supervision of attending physicians. The APP will provide high-quality inpatient care, particularly to those with diabetes and hyperglycemia.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as an Advanced Practice Provider qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision or alternate supervision of attending physicians.
• Work collaboratively with attending physicians and medical trainees to ensure patient care is aligned with the highest standards.
• Independently see patients in our inpatient setting.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients.
• Assess, diagnose, initiate delegated medical treatments, perform independent nursing interventions and evaluate care.
• Provide 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.
• Attend multidisciplinary conferences of assigned disease area.
• Manage the care of patients, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment for assigned patients.
• Document history and physical examination and changes in management according to government guidelines.
• Help arrange diagnostic tests, follow-up on tests, and other patient care issues.
• As part of duties, perform reporting for government agencies, chart review, refill prescriptions, and answer phone calls for patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
• Attend weekly conferences and yearly continuing education courses to keep abreast of endocrine patient management.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree.
• Experience: Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.
• Licenses and Certifications: Once licensed and as needed, apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license and DEA number. Willing to be privileged and credentialed through UCM Medical Staff Office prior to start date. Enter into written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician upon hire.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge: Knowledge of basic medical terminology and clinical practices.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrates 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.
• Ability to perform detailed work and manage multiple concurrent tasks, including occasional interruptions.
• 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.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong analytical skills to assess situations and implement solutions efficiently.

Working Conditions

• Clinical setting.
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting during patient assessments, procedures, and operating room assistance.
• May require participation in on-call or after-hours coverage depending on clinical service needs.
• Regular use of computers, electronic health records, and other medical equipment for documentation and patient care.
• Occasional travel between clinical sites (e.g., Hyde Park and Orland Park locations).