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Position Highlights

• Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) – Urology Research
• Location: Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center, Glenview, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (average of 40 hours/week)
• Hours: Monday through Friday between 8:00AM – 4:30PM
• Required Travel: Evanston and Highland Park
• Outpatient role

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health with the Research Institute – Urology – Precision Medicine Team! The Research – Advanced Practice Provider (APP) leads a novel, interdisciplinary precision medicine clinic operationalizing Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) for patients identified through the Genomic Health Initiative (GHI). The APP evaluates high-risk patients (PRS >1.5) for conditions including prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and colorectal cancer, combining clinical expertise in genomics with care coordination to deliver individualized counseling, risk-stratified diagnostic testing, and specialist referrals. The APP manages clinic workflows, supports research data collection, and contributes to demonstrating the clinical and financial sustainability of a genomics-driven preventive care model.

• Conduct initial and follow-up patient visits to review PRS results and their implications for disease susceptibility
• Review medical and screening histories to identify gaps in preventive care
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests based on PRS findings (i.e.: PHI, CAC, colonoscopy)
• Manage follow-up on test results and initiate guideline-directed therapy (e.g., statins, lifestyle counseling, urology referral) as indicated
• Collaborate with domain experts in Urology, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology, to manage actionable findings
• Serve as a clinical resource for protocol interpretation and medical decision-making
• Communicate participant safety issues and clinical concerns to the supervising physician and research team
• Participate in team meetings, institutional events, and sponsor or department conferences
• Manage clinic workflows, patient scheduling, and recruitment of eligible GHI participants
• Maintain regulatory compliance with institutional SOPs and IRB requirements
• Administer pre- and post-visit patient questionnaires to assess PRS understanding and perceived utility
• Facilitate data collection for clinical and financial analysis using REDCap or other approved data capture systems

Qualifications:

• License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of Master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
• Experience: 0–3+ years of clinical experience in primary care, oncology, cardiology, or a related specialty

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills supporting simultaneous clinical and research responsibilities
• Strong collaborative skills across a multidisciplinary team of specialists, researchers, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in or experience with translational genomics, precision medicine, or genetic counseling
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex genetic risk data and actionable patient education, in plain language to a lay patient audience
• Ability to work independently in a nurse practitioner-led environment while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• CME allowance