BSD SUR - Urologic Surgery: Clinical
Our renowned urologic surgeons oversee a broad range of surgical care programs, designed to thoroughly care for adults and children with complex urologic disease including urologic cancers in the bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular regions. Further, our surgeons offer female urologic procedures including reconstruction, prolapse repair, salvage and urodynamics, among others. In addition to offering a wide range of surgical options, our experts are world leaders in robotic surgical techniques that enhance surgical and aesthetic outcomes for many urologic patients. 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.
The Advanced Practice Provider in the Section of Urology and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills and knowledge to provide assessment, evaluation, testing, treatment, therapies, medical management, and other direct care to patients under the care of the University of Chicago Medicine. This position will support the Gender Affirmation program and ambulatory practice in the Hyde Park and UChicago Medicine offsite practices.

• Assists in all surgical procedures, including, but not limited to, phalloplasty, vaginoplasty and other gender affirmation surgery, as well as general and reconstructive plastic and urologic surgery.
• Provides surgical and clinical support in multiple locations including but not limited to Hyde Park and River East.
• Assists in team effort to prepare for and expedite the start of surgery in the OR.
• Provides the appropriate preparation of the patient for surgery.
• Provides appropriate preoperative and postoperative instructions and facilitates discharge planning.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Rounds and provides clinical care for in-house patients.
• Prepares charts for clinic (i.e. obtaining IOE, outside records, pre-charting).
• Assists physicians and provides independent clinical care to patients in the clinic.
• Assists the in- and out- patient teams in the development and implementation of comprehensive plans of care.
• Follows through in the outpatient setting via communication with appropriate health care providers to assure that proper care and follow-up is provided.
• Functions as a professional role model for staff while providing expert care in the in- and out- patient setting.
• Collaborates with care team members and multi-disciplinary team members to provide direct in- and out- patient care.
• Participates in self and peer evaluation to improve quality of care.
• Participates in the development, review, and evaluation of Surgical 1st Assist procedures.
• 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.
• 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 requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college. 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. 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
Healthcare & Medical Services
Individual Contributor
Exempt
Monthly
40
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