Full Job Description
BSD SUR – Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical
At UChicago Medicine, faculty and staff in the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery are dedicated to caring for patients suffering: covering the entire spectrum of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery from breast reconstruction to craniomaxillofacial and microsurgery.
Many faculty members are credited with pioneering several highly technical approaches in post-oncologic reconstructive surgery for cancer survivors, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, and much more. Our plastic surgeons are also prepared to care for patients seeking cosmetic aesthetic surgery. They are committed to working with each patient to achieve the patient’s desired outcome.
In addition, investigators in plastic and reconstructive surgery conduct rigorous research, particularly in the area of tissue engineering and craniofacial/bone biology. Their work would have widespread implications for individuals with craniofacial defects, such as those caused by trauma or tumor surgery.
The Advanced Practice Provider supports clinical care and patient services that may include educational, research, clinical support, and administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team. This role will specifically support our hand surgery team, as well as all manner of plastic surgery patients.
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Assist in all plastic surgery procedures, focusing on hand surgery. In addition, including, but not limited to, mastectomies, breast reconstruction, tissue expanders, breast augmentations, abdominoplasties, and general plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
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Provide surgical and clinical support in multiple locations including, but not limited to, Hyde Park and Orland Park.
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Prepare charts for clinic (i.e. obtaining IOE, outside records, pre-charting).
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Both assist physicians and provide independent clinical care to patients in the clinic.
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Coordinate patient and family education needs with staff, case managers, and other clinical personnel.
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Assist in team effort to prepare for and expedite the start of surgery in the OR.
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Provide the appropriate preparation of the patient for surgery.
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Provide appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions, and facilitate discharge planning.
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Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Assist in the in- and out- patient setting in assessing patient health status and needs.
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Assist in the in- and out- patient setting in performing specified diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Assist the in- and out- patient teams in the development and implementation of comprehensive plans of care.
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Follow through in the outpatient setting via communication with appropriate health care providers to assure that proper care and follow-up is provided.
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Function as a professional role model for staff while providing expert care in the in- and out- patient setting.
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Promote, have knowledge of and utilize appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric patients in both in- and out- patient setting.
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Collaborate with care team members and multi-disciplinary team members to provide direct in- and out- patient care.
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Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of Surgical 1st Assist procedures.
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Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with health care colleagues.
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Demonstrate effective use of verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills using strategies that promote problem resolution.
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Keep knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational conferences.
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Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
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Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
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Performs other related work as needed.
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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Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
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Ability to provide direct patient care independently under the direction of the supervising physician.
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Excellent verbal and written communication.
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Ability to perform detailed work.
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Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
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Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
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Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.
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Ability to train or lead others.
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Resume (required)
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Cover Letter (preferred)
Healthcare & Medical Services
Individual Contributor
Exempt
Monthly
40
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and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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
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