Neuro-Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Sylvain & Arma Wyler Children's Hospitalmid

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Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.

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BSD PED - Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation - Case Management

The Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Comer Children's Hospital, part of University of Chicago Medicine, provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with malignant and non-malignant hematologic conditions. The program includes a specialized Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy program offering advanced transplant and immunotherapy treatments for patients with high-risk and complex diseases. Across all services, care is delivered through a collaborative, team-based model that integrates physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, research staff, and supportive care specialists. The Section is deeply engaged in clinical research and offers access to innovative therapies and clinical trials, ensuring patients receive cutting-edge treatment options.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) supports the clinical, operational, and programmatic needs of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology programs and is responsible for the comprehensive management of patients with neuro-oncologic and hematologic/oncologic conditions, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care across the continuum.

The APP provides direct patient care, including assessment, treatment management, and longitudinal follow-up, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize clinical outcomes. Responsibilities include supporting care delivery across multiple sites, participating in program development and clinical initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of care models within the Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation.

This position also supports clinical operations, protocol implementation, and quality improvement efforts. The APP works closely with physicians, nursing, and administrative teams to enhance patient access, streamline care processes, and ensure compliance with institutional standards.

Responsibilities

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Provide a model of care that is shaped by theory, expanded by science, research and reflective practice and is identified by a holistic and comprehensive approach to the patients.
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Take histories, perform physical examinations, formulate a differential diagnosis and plan for selected patients seen by the ambulatory Pediatric Neuro-oncology and Hematology/Oncology teams.
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Responsible for writing and obtaining treatment consent and applying BEACON plan.
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Help arrange diagnostic tests, follow-up on tests, pertinent laboratory and imaging studies, and other patient care issues.
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Maintain effective communication with subspecialists and the inpatient team.
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Provide ongoing education to patients and families regarding chemotherapy, complications, side effects, etc.
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Triage patient calls, formulate a plan of care and document in EPIC.
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Communicate with the inpatient team prior to admission and primary care provider.
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Staff clinics as assigned; attend multidisciplinary conferences of assigned disease area.
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As part of duties, perform reporting for government agencies, chart review, refill prescriptions, and answer phone calls for patients for whom the APP is involved with longitudinal care.
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Attend conferences, relevant workshops, seminars locally and nationally and continuing education courses to keep abreast of updates in the management of hematology/oncology patients.
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Assumes responsibility for maintaining own competency and continuing education in area of specialization and in professional practice.
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Perform procedures including bone marrow biopsy, suture removal, skin biopsy, administration of chemotherapy via intrathecal and ommaya reservoir routes, diagnostic lumbar puncture and ommaya reservoir taps.
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Complies with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory, and accrediting agencies.
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Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care through application of the quality assurance process.
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Participates in independent and/or collaborative research projects.
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Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
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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.

Requirements

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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

Nice to Have

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Ambulatory clinic on main Hyde Park campus and outreach sites as determined by need.

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Cover Letter (preferred)

Healthcare & Medical Services

Yes

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$128,000.00 - $163,500.00

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.

What We Offer

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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 .

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