APP, Advanced Practice Professional, Pediatric General Surgery, Oak Lawn - Part Time

Advocate Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Pediatric Surgery team in a 0.6 FTE role. This dynamic position includes a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts, offering broad exposure to pediatric inpatient surgical care. The APP will work in a collaborative, team-based model, supporting surgical cases in the OR, managing inpatient consults, and contributing to outpatient continuity through APP-led clinics. Advocate Children's Hospital is one of the largest providers of pediatric care in the Chicago region. Our teams deliver 24/7 expert, compassionate care, offering a full spectrum of pediatric services supported by highly specialized clinicians, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to family-centered care.

Responsibilities

First-assist in the operating room across a wide range of pediatric surgical cases; Evaluate and manage inpatient, Emergency Department, and ICU consults; Round on admitted surgical patients and provide ongoing inpatient management; Participate in cross-coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays; Support APP-led pediatric surgery clinics (two per week), primarily led by NPs; Assist with occasional outpatient tasks as needed for continuity of care; Work collaboratively with surgeons, APPs, residents, nurses, and ancillary teams; Engage with colleagues across multiple sites on off-shifts to ensure seamless coverage; Assess, diagnose, and determine/alter treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition; Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions; Provide health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families; Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team; Perform office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges; Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities; Participate in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals; Maintain standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics

Requirements

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Active DEA registration prior to hire; If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Master's Degree in Physician Assistant; PA or CRNP-AC with RNFA (first assist) certification REQUIRED; No experience 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; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously; 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

Benefits

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; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance