Advanced Practice Provider Fellow, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease team.

As an Advanced Practice Provider Fellow, you will complete advanced clinical and professional training post-licensure to gain specialized knowledge in a selected field of practice. This role contributes to increasing access to high-quality specialty care and supports UChicago Medicine’s commitment to clinical excellence and education. The ultimate goal of the fellowship is to prepare APPs for autonomous practice in the specialty setting. The fellow will provide care to a defined patient population under the guidance of experienced clinicians.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct Patient Care
• Provides comprehensive care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings under the supervision of attending physicians and advanced practice providers. 
• Performs clinical evaluations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, monitors treatment response and side effects, and adjusts care plans accordingly. 
• Develop treatment plans that incorporate health maintenance and multidisciplinary collaboration. 
• Ensures continuity of care through effective communication with team members and timely documentation in the medical record. 
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, follow-up, and home care needs. 
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets established productivity expectations. 
• Completes documentation and billing accurately and within required timeframes.
• Procedural Training and Skill Development
• Actively participates in hands-on procedural training. 
• Develop technical proficiency and clinical judgment related to procedures commonly performed in the designated specialty. 
• Prepares for and performs procedures following institutional guidelines and safety protocols. 
• Demonstrates understanding of indications, contraindications, anatomy, techniques, and post-procedural care. 
• Seeks feedback and incorporates coaching to improve competence and patient outcomes. 
• Didactic Education:
• Participates in all structured didactic activities as assigned.
• Completes all academic assignments.
• Actively participates in all mentoring assignments.

Qualifications

• Masters' Degree conferred from accredited NP or PA school.
• National Board Certification
• Licensed in Illinois without restriction.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which is age specific/appropriate for the types of patients served.
• Basic computer knowledge /skills needed for patient care, advancing education, and research applications.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, the multidisciplinary, faculty, and external contacts.
• The willingness and acknowledgement that participation in the residency will take self-directed initiatives and study outside of defined work schedule to accomplish all required tasks.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Temporary (6 months)
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.