Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA), Neurological Surgery - Spine
Apply NowCompany: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Department
BSD NSU - Clinical Providers
About the Department
Neurosurgeons at UChicago Medicine are devoted to patient care, research, and teaching. These experts in the Department of Neurological Surgery offer the full spectrum of neurosurgical services for children and adults with brain diseases including aggressive brain tumors, back and spine degenerative diseases, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. Our surgeons are truly at the forefront of neurosurgical care, utilizing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and techniques to treat diseases of the brain and spine. Our expertise goes beyond that of delivering the best medical care; research is an integral part of our mission. With significant funding from the NIH in both bench and translational research, our staff and faculty are actively investigating complex conditions that affect the central nervous system, including cancer stem cell theory and aggressive brain cancers as well as the mechanisms behind cerebrovascular anomalies. This work serves as the groundwork for many new applications in neurosurgery, which will benefit patients for many years to come.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA) to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in the management of adult spine neurosurgical patients. This position will consist of ~90% outpatient and ~10% inpatient. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading neurosurgeons, residents, and APPs, contributing to both minimally invasive procedures and complex spine reconstructions. The APP will independently evaluate and manage non-operative spine conditions, streamline surgical patient access, and provide comprehensive care in an acute care setting. This position offers a pathway for professional growth within a world-renowned neurosurgical spine team, with potential for participation in research, publications, and education.
Schedule: M-F, days; no nights/weekends. 5x8s throughout orientation/onboarding (~6-12 weeks), with the opportunity to shift to 4x10s once orientation is successfully completed.
Responsibilities
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
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:
Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:
Preferred Competencies
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$110,000.00 - $155,000.00
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
Yes
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.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
BSD NSU - Clinical Providers
About the Department
Neurosurgeons at UChicago Medicine are devoted to patient care, research, and teaching. These experts in the Department of Neurological Surgery offer the full spectrum of neurosurgical services for children and adults with brain diseases including aggressive brain tumors, back and spine degenerative diseases, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. Our surgeons are truly at the forefront of neurosurgical care, utilizing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and techniques to treat diseases of the brain and spine. Our expertise goes beyond that of delivering the best medical care; research is an integral part of our mission. With significant funding from the NIH in both bench and translational research, our staff and faculty are actively investigating complex conditions that affect the central nervous system, including cancer stem cell theory and aggressive brain cancers as well as the mechanisms behind cerebrovascular anomalies. This work serves as the groundwork for many new applications in neurosurgery, which will benefit patients for many years to come.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APN or PA) to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in the management of adult spine neurosurgical patients. This position will consist of ~90% outpatient and ~10% inpatient. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading neurosurgeons, residents, and APPs, contributing to both minimally invasive procedures and complex spine reconstructions. The APP will independently evaluate and manage non-operative spine conditions, streamline surgical patient access, and provide comprehensive care in an acute care setting. This position offers a pathway for professional growth within a world-renowned neurosurgical spine team, with potential for participation in research, publications, and education.
Schedule: M-F, days; no nights/weekends. 5x8s throughout orientation/onboarding (~6-12 weeks), with the opportunity to shift to 4x10s once orientation is successfully completed.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of neurosurgical patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
- Supports the supervising physician's clinical practice by managing patient assessments, pre- and post-operative care.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Conducts independent evaluations and workups for spine neurosurgical patients.
- Manages primary spine surgery ICU and floor patients.
- Performs spine surgery consults and participates in rounds, independently or with surgeons.
- Coordinates and manages patient care as assigned by supervising physicians.
- Independently manages non-operative spine conditions and facilitates surgical patient access.
- Develops and implements comprehensive care plans in collaboration with inpatient and outpatient teams.
- Ensures quality, safety, and cost-effective healthcare delivery.
- Provides appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions and facilitates discharge planning.
- Translates new knowledge and best practices into clinical care.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to approved clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for additional care.
- May provide first assist in OR case coverage.
- Fosters patient access through effective triage processes.
- Communicates directly with patients regarding messages, imaging/study follow-ups, and treatment plans.
- Provides patient education on medical processes, medication, nutrition, and preventative care.
- Serves as a clinical expert to the interdisciplinary team.
- Participates in self and peer evaluation to enhance quality of care.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with healthcare colleagues.
- Participates in research, publications, and education as opportunities arise.
- 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
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- An advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).
Experience:
- Previous Neurosurgery or Ortho Spine experience.
- Progressively responsible leadership experience in a clinical setting.
Licenses and Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse:
- Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
Licenses and Certifications for Physician Assistant:
- 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
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent judgment in interactions with physicians, care teams, patients, and families.
- Demonstrate proficient time management skills.
Application Documents
- Resume (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
Healthcare & Medical Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$110,000.00 - $155,000.00
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
Yes
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.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.