Serve as a first assist in neurosurgical operating room procedures and manage inpatient consults and post-operative care. Provide ambulatory support and collaborate with neurosurgeons to implement patient treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies, active PA national board certification, and state licensure. Prior experience in surgery, neurosurgery, or acute care is preferred.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient EducationElectronic Medical RecordsClinical Decision MakingInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute CareDischarge PlanningSterile TechniquePatient EvaluationSuturingInpatient Care ManagementSurgical InstrumentationNeurosurgical First Assist
Job description
Department
02405
AMG
Chicago
N
Halsted -
Surgery:
Neurosurgery
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information:
Neurosurgery
Physician
Assistant (PA-C) -
Advocate
Health
Locations: 3000 N Halsted Street & 836 W Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a collaborative and growing neurosurgical program. This role offers a balanced mix of operating room first assist responsibilities and inpatient care, with some ambulatory support, providing exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases. You will work closely with a team of 3 Neurosurgeons and 1 Advanced Practice Provider, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a primarily hospital-based setting.
Practice
Highlights
Team
Structure: 3
Neurosurgeons, 1
APP
Setting: Ambulatory & hospital-based mix
Majority hospital-based care with ambulatory support
Scope: Breadth of neurosurgical cases with strong team collaboration Key Responsibilities - Surgical & Procedural Care Serve as first assist in the operating room for neurosurgical procedures Assist with surgical exposure, instrumentation, suturing, and closure Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and patient safety standards Inpatient Care Manage new inpatient consults and perform comprehensive evaluations Conduct post-operative rounding and care management Collaborate with neurosurgeons to develop and implement treatment plans Ensure continuity of care and facilitate discharge planning Ambulatory Support (as needed) Provide support for outpatient visits and follow-up care Assist with patient education and clinic workflow Schedule & Work-Life Balance Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts No call, no nights
No weekends or holidays
Split responsibilities between: Operating Room first assist Inpatient consults and rounding Why Join Advocate Health? Collaborative, supportive 2-provider APP model Exposure to complex neurosurgical procedures Predictable schedule with excellent work-life balance Opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity environment Pay Range $54.90 - $82.35
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
MAJOR
Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Other responsibilities: Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. MINIMUM EDUCATION
AND
Experience
Required
License/Registration/Certification
Required: Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Active
DEA registration prior to hire,
AND
If
Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education
Required:
Master's
Degree in
Physician
Assistant
Experience
Required: Prior surgical, neurosurgery, or acute care experience preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
