Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Univ Hepatologists Office
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Transplant Hepatology Advanced Practice Provider
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Transplant Hepatology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) . This APP will deliver safe and timely care to our liver transplant recipients who require close medical management in the pre- and post-transplant phases of care.
The Rush Liver Transplant Program is a nationally respected, high-performing program known for its excellent patient outcomes, innovative treatment strategies, and efficient time-to-transplant. Our team takes pride in providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care to patients with complex liver disease, supported by cutting-edge research and a strong academic foundation. With a focus on low waitlist mortality, living donor liver transplantation, and community-based outreach, Rush is leading the way in expanding access to lifesaving liver care. Providers who join our program become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values clinical excellence, education, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic liver disease, including those undergoing liver transplant evaluation and those who are actively listed for transplantation.
· Perform assessments, formulate diagnoses, and initiate and manage treatment plans.
· Collaborate with hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize medical management of pre-transplant patients.
· Travel to 1-2 outreach clinics per month in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area to deliver high-quality liver care and transplant evaluation services, improving access for patients in the community.
· Document care in the EMR (Epic) with accuracy and timeliness.
· Participate in multidisciplinary transplant evaluation conferences and contribute to patient selection discussions.
· .Engage in clinical research, process improvement initiatives, and program development as desired.
· Contribute to education of medical students, APPs, and residents through case discussions and clinical mentorship.
Department/division Specs:
Six Hepatology APPs
Five Hepatologists
Transplant Hepatology fellow/residents
Duties & Responsibilities:
Five-day, eight-hour work schedule from 8:00am - 5:00pm
100% outpatient
Reports to the Transplant Service Line Lead APP
Preferred Qualifications:
· At least 1-2 years of experience in transplant, Hepatology, critical care or internal medicine
· BLS required
· Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in transplant, hepatology or related specialty is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.
Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush's vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.
Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation's best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system's ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.
We're passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago's Loop versus someone in Chicago's West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago's West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We've invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.
Position Requirements:
Nurse Practitioner:
Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license
Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.
BLS certification
Excellent communicator
Physician Assistant:
Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable
BLS certification
Excellent communicator
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $118,670 - $167,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation's best healthcare systems.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Advanced Practice Provider - Transplant Hepatology - Chicago, IL
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 21717
