Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive direct patient care for hematology and oncology patients in the Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic (ORAC).
• Perform patient assessments, including taking medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
• Diagnose illnesses and order/interpret laboratory tests to guide treatment plans.
• Exercise autonomous decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical treatments.
• Manage oncologic emergencies such as neutropenic fever, tumor lysis syndrome, and sepsis.
• Collaborate with faculty, pharmacists, and nursing staff to provide evidence-based care.

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioners: Master's Degree of Science in Nursing (MSN) and current/eligible Illinois RN and APN licensure.
• For Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANP certification and eligibility for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers.
• For Physician Assistants: Completion of an accredited PA educational program and NCCPA certification.
• For Physician Assistants: ACLS certification and current/eligible Illinois licensure.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule onsite in Hyde Park.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in oncology, urgent care, or emergency department settings.
• At least 1 year of inpatient nursing experience (for NPs).
• At least 1 year of experience in hematology/oncology (for PAs).
• Acute Care certification or training.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.00.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary range between $130,900.00 and $167,200.00.

About the Company

University of Chicago Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care. Our Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic (ORAC) provides urgent, same-day or next-day assessment and treatment for cancer patients requiring acute care for symptoms of malignancy or treatment toxicities.