Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville - Full Time

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Libertyville, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Physician Assistant to join a dynamic Neurosurgery team. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient care, exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases, and strong mentorship within a high-performing group. The position is in a fast-paced, high-energy environment offering a broad spectrum of neurosurgical exposure, including spine, brain, and peripheral nerve cases. The team fosters a collaborative culture where APPs are valued contributors and actively supported in expanding their clinical and procedural skill sets. This position provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, hands-on surgical experience, and mentorship.

Requirements

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant
• No experience required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in neurosurgery or surgical specialties
• Ability to thrive in a team-based, high-acuity environment
• Eager learner with a proactive and collaborative approach to patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage neurosurgical patients in both clinic and hospital settings in collaboration with attending physicians
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and respond to patient inquiries and follow-up needs
• Participate in daily rounding across two hospital locations
• First assist in a variety of neurosurgical procedures, including spine, cranial, and peripheral nerve cases
• Provide on-call coverage, managing acute patient concerns and supporting surgical cases as needed
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess 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 department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• 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