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

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a collaborative and growing neurosurgical program. This role offers a balanced mix of operating room first assist responsibilities and inpatient care, with some ambulatory support, providing exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases. You will work closely with a team of 3 Neurosurgeons and 1 Advanced Practice Provider, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a primarily hospital-based setting. Practice Highlights Team Structure: 3 Neurosurgeons, 1 APP Setting: Ambulatory & hospital-based mix Majority hospital-based care with ambulatory support Scope: Breadth of neurosurgical cases with strong team collaboration.

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
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
Prior surgical, neurosurgery, or acute care 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

Prior surgical, neurosurgery, or acute care experience

Responsibilities

Serve as first assist in the operating room for neurosurgical procedures
Assist with surgical exposure, instrumentation, suturing, and closure
Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and patient safety standards
Manage new inpatient consults and perform comprehensive evaluations
Conduct post-operative rounding and care management
Collaborate with neurosurgeons to develop and implement treatment plans
Ensure continuity of care and facilitate discharge planning
Provide support for outpatient visits and follow-up care
Assist with patient education and clinic workflow
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.