Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Oak Lawn Full Time

Schedule Requirements
As part of a collaborative team of 10 PAs youll work on a rotating schedule designed to balance coverage and flexibility. While the schedule may vary based on service needs the general expectation is three 12-hour shifts per week.

Within each 6-week period you can anticipate:

• Weekend Coverage: 34 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday)
• Night Coverage: 45 night shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)

There is no home call requirement allowing for a more predictable work-life balance. Our team-based approach ensures shared responsibilities and support across all shifts.

Pay Range

Why Youll 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 Youll 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 youll 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 thats shaping the future of neurosurgery through innovation collaboration and excellence in patient outcomes. Here youll have the opportunity to work alongside top specialists in a dynamic environment where your expertise truly makes an impact.

Requirements:

Education:

• Masters 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

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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