American Addiction Centers·Oak Lawn, Illinois
Provide overnight medical services for complex neurosurgical cases and serve as a First Assist in the operating room. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage treatment plans, follow-up care, and quality initiatives.
02405 AMG Oak Lawn 4400 W 95th POB - Surgery: Neurosurgery
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Requirements As part of a collaborative team of 10 PAs, you’ll work on a rotating schedule designed to balance coverage and flexibility. While the schedule may vary based on service needs, the general expectation is three 12-hour shifts per week.
There is no home call requirement, allowing for a more predictable work-life balance. Our team-based approach ensures shared responsibilities and support across all shifts.
$54.90 - $82.35
Clinical
Expertise: Strong foundation in advanced practice care with a focus on neurosurgery, including pre- and post-operative management, neurocritical care, and trauma-related neurological conditions.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center environment, managing complex and emergent cases with confidence and precision.
Collaborative
Mindset: Skilled at working closely with neurosurgeons, residents, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care across the continuum.
Critical
Thinking: Excellent judgment and decision-making skills for high-acuity patients, including rapid assessment and intervention in urgent situations.
Communication
Skills: Clear and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team, especially in high-stress or time-sensitive scenarios.
Commitment to
Learning: Willingness to stay current with evolving neurosurgical techniques and trauma protocols, and participate in ongoing education and training.
Why advocate aurora health?
At Advocate Aurora Health, you’ll find a supportive culture, access to cutting-edge resources, and a strong commitment to your professional growth.
This role is based at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, a nationally recognized Level 1 trauma center and leader in advanced neurosurgical care.
Join a team that’s shaping the future of neurosurgery through innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient outcomes. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside top specialists in a dynamic environment where your expertise truly makes an impact.
• Master’s degree or equivalent as a Physician Assistant (required as of January 1, 2018)
• At least 1 year of Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical setting preferred
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:
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.
Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] 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 [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] 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 [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] 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.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.