Full Job Description
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Work nights in an autonomous environment while collaborating with a highly skilled team
- Learn from multiple providers and grow your expertise in neurosurgical and neurointerventional care
- Be part of a large, dynamic team: 5 attending physicians, 13 surgical PAs, and neurosurgery residents
- Provide overnight medical services for complex cases, supporting treatment plans and follow-up care
- Serve as First Assist in the OR when needed
- Contribute to coding, billing compliance, and quality initiatives
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- 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.
Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent as a Physician Assistant (required as of January 1, 2018)
Experience:
- At least 1 year of Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical setting preferred
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Certifications & Licensure
- Current NCCPA Certification
- Active Illinois Physician Assistant License
- Illinois Controlled Substance License (within 6 months of hire)
- Eligible for DEA registration; DEA registration required within 6 months of hire (may vary by practice site)
- Current BLS Certification
- PALS/ACLS Certification as required by practice site