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BSD SUR - Urologic Surgery: Clinical
About the Department
The Section of Urology is also home to many busy laboratories, many of which are supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and other major governmental and nongovernmental entities. With a special focus on cancer, our urologists are continually working toward discovering better ways to treat patients with urologic disease. This ongoing work and achievement would not be possible without the cohesive effort of the faculty and staff. We are always looking for individuals who are willing to work in our dynamic and collaborative environment toward the shared goal of improving the health of patients in our community and beyond.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Attends faculty clinics and independently evaluates patients.
Participates in management decisions.
Coordinates follow-up care, including imaging/testing, consultations, or surgery.
Interprets internal/external test results.
Notifies patients of test results and management plans.
Opportunity to participate in in-office and same day surgery procedures including prostate biopsies, ablations and cystoscopies.
Provides clinical trial-related care, questionnaires, and management.
Works with the nurse to address patient inquiries via email, EPIC, or phone.
Obtains medical histories and performs physical assessments.
Establishes independent clinic 2-3 days per week.
Designs and participates in patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
Participates in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with health care colleagues.
Demonstrates effective use of verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills using strategies that promote problem resolution.
Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational conferences.
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:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).
Experience:
Clinical experience in a related area of specialty.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current physician assistant license/registration in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) by start date.
Preferred Competencies
Provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
Provide direct patient care independently under the direction of the supervising physician.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Perform detailed work.
Perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
Train or lead others.
Working Conditions
Travel to off-site clinics as needed.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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