Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant Neurosurgery

Hourly Pay Range:

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity to join a growing neurosurgery practice. The PA will practice along the continuum of care to support patients with brain and spinal cord pathology in the OR, hospital, and clinic.

Under the direction of the collaborating physician, provides neurosurgical care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.

Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization.

Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (this is a surgical role).
• Location: Elmhurst, IL.
• Full time.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating weekends and holidays, hours and OR times to be determined.
• Hourly pay range $57.69-$75.77. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

What you will need:

• PAs - NCCPA certification required.
• APRNs - surgical first assist certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a surgical specialty required.
• Current IL license.

Benefits:

• Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Competitive pay

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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