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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth

Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$139,930 / year median in Illinois

+17% projected growth

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Overview UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, GlenOaks, Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals are affiliated with UChicago Medicine, one of the top academic medical centers in the country. We are also part of AdventHealth, a unified health system with over 50 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout 9 states. Responsibilities UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to join our growing neurosurgery team. The PA will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to patients with complex neurological and spine disorders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, assisting in both surgical and non-surgical management. The responsibilities include outpatient clinic twice per week, in-hospital rounds, and surgical assist in neurosurgical cases. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team comprised of 4 Neurosurgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Providers. Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing interpretation for neurosurgery consults Assist in the management of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative neurosurgery patients Surgical first assist in the operating room for neurosurgery cases Full Time; 5 days per week plus one weekend per month of Neurosurgery call Outpatient clinic weekly Weekend call coverage, with Attending, one weekend per month Weekly schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Annual Salary:
$118K - $128
K Qualifications Qualifications:
Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Illinois or eligible for licensure Certification as a Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist certification required Experience in Neurosurgery, preferred Surgical experience is preferred, but motivated candidates are encouraged to apply Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care