Advanced Practice Provider (APP, PA, NP), Transplant

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive direct patient care for the Inpatient Lung/Abdominal Transplant Team
• Conduct patient histories, physical examinations, and diagnose illnesses
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
• Exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and initiate delegated medical treatments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including medical and surgical physicians, to plan and direct patient care
• Provide family support, discharge planning, and staff education
• Perform advanced clinical interventions and certain invasive procedures as required

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioners: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and certification by ANCC or AANP
• For Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited PA educational program and NCCPA certification
• Current or eligibility for Illinois state licensure/registration
• Valid DEA prescribing numbers
• ACLS certification
• Ability to work a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, including every 4th weekend

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of inpatient nursing or physician assistant experience
• Experience or clinical rotations in Critical Care settings
• Experience in solid organ transplant or end-stage organ disease management

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation package available
• Opportunities for professional growth in a renowned medical institution

About the Company

University of Chicago Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to innovative medical practices and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Our transplant team provides life-saving procedures and groundbreaking advancements in transplant medicine.