Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

Join Advocate Health’s growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs.

Responsibilities

Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes; Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments; Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op); Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week; Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams; Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting; Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses; Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate; Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans; Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery; Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge; Document care plans and maintain records per established standards; Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care; Partners with physician and operational leaders to optimize clinical practice; Participates in local quality improvement and workflow efficiencies; Participates in recruiting and interviewing; Coordinates clinical onboarding and orientation of APPs; Provides mentorship and professional development of APPs

Requirements

PA-C or NP (ANCC/AANP); DEA; BLS (may obtain within 6 months); 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; Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant; No experience required; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency; Excellent decision-making skills; Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; 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

Nice to have

Neuro experience preferred

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; Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits; 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