PA Neurosurgery

Ascension • Elk Grove Village, IL

2d

About The Position

Join Ascension Illinois’ busy Neurosurgery practice, part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Alexian Brothers. The team supports neurosurgery inpatient and outpatient services at two acute care hospitals and a rehabilitation facility, serving adult and pediatric patients. The role covers the inpatient census, first-call emergency department needs, consultations, rounding, and coordination of inpatient surgeries. Assisting in the operating room is optional. The practice setting includes inpatient and outpatient care, with an on-call rotation for holidays, weekends, and PTO coverage.

The facility is a 387-bed hospital with Level II trauma services, a dedicated neurosurgery floor, a major stroke center, a 36-bed ICU, and 24/7 intensivist service. The program offers a supportive, collaborative team and an integrated referral network. Ascension is a national nonprofit Catholic health system that emphasizes physician-led collaboration, long-term practice stability, local autonomy, and mission-centered care.

The position involves obtaining patient histories and performing assessments; ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic procedures; providing and documenting direct treatment and management of health conditions; counseling and educating patients and families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources; and performing preventive health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.

Candidates must be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and eligible for a state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration. The listed credential and education requirements specifically include a Physician Assistant credential from NCCPA and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Requirements

• Be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Be eligible for a state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration.
• Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• For Physician Assistants, hold an NCCPA credential before hire or job transfer.
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Critical care or neuroscience bedside nursing clinical experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical and on-call experience preferred.
• Advanced Life Support certification preferred; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Assisting in the operating room is optional.

Responsibilities

• Cover the inpatient census.
• Provide first-call coverage for the emergency department.
• Respond to consultations and round on patients.
• Coordinate inpatient surgeries.
• Obtain patient histories and perform assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Perform preventive health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time