Physician Assistant - Spine - Arlington Heights

Hourly Pay Range:

$57.76 - $80.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurosciences - Spine

• Location: NCH Hospital, 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights IL

• Round and manage inpatient consults, pre- and post-operative spine neurosurgery patients. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments. Assists with pre-admission and explain procedures to patients-- 65%

• Participate in outpatient-based clinic for new consults and post-surgical patients-- 28%

• First- or second-assist in the operating room on spine neurosurgery cases--1-2 %

• Attend and participate in department meetings and case conferences 5%

• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

• Hours: Monday - Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m

• Weekend and Holiday rotation

• On Call Requirement

• Required Travel: N/A

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neurosciences Department. Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), function as an PA within the Spine Neurosurgery Department as a part of an innovative program with state-of-the-art operating rooms and technology, and care for the full spectrum of Spine Neurosurgery patients from minimally invasive surgeries to two-day long complex spine reconstructions. Job duties include inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and OR. Opportunities to become self-sufficient in the neurologic exam, complex spinal diagnoses and treatment, and interpretation of spinal imaging. Formulate individualized medical-surgical treatment plans in a shared-decision making model and facilitate discharge care and patient education. Identify opportunities for and implement program growth initiatives. Positively contribute to safety outcomes, quality initiatives and promote high quality patient experiences. Schedule includes rotating call, weekends and holidays shared by the APP team.

What you will need:

• License: Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required

• Education: Completion of Master's level program in specialty area

• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required

• Experience: Prior Physician Assistant experience in an acute care hospital or surgical service setting preferred, but not required

What you will do:

• Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease

• Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities

• Work autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants

• Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking at designated locations

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

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.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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Compensation Information:
$57.76 / Annually - $80.86 / Annually