Advanced Practice Professional, NP or PA-C, Thoracic Surgery, Chicago - Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Chicago Ridge, IL

5d • $55 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join a growing Thoracic Surgery program serving the southwest Chicago suburbs. This is a dynamic, autonomous role offering a balanced mix of outpatient clinic and inpatient surgical care. You will work alongside 1 dedicated thoracic surgeon in a collaborative, high-quality surgical practice with a 50/50 split between ambulatory clinic and hospital-based care. Practice locations include Advocate Medical Group – Chicago Ridge (primary clinic site), Advocate Christ Medical Center, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with 1 weekend per month required for hospital rounding only (Saturday & Sunday).

Requirements

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with surgical experience preferred.
• RNFA certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Strong interest in surgical specialties, particularly thoracic surgery.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• 1 year or surgical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical experience preferred.
• RNFA certification required for Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent clinic visits, including post-operative follow-ups and ongoing patient management.
• Run parallel clinic alongside the surgeon, managing your own patient panel.
• Serve as first assist in the operating room.
• Perform inpatient rounding and post-operative care management.
• Collaborate closely with the surgeon and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level