Neurosurgery APP: Advanced Care for Complex Patients

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 157,046,000 - 235,570,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Vision/Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Educational Assistance Program

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a multidisciplinary team. The APP will work with neurosurgeons and staff across inpatient and consultative settings in a fast-paced neuroscience environment.

Offer includes a 12-hour rotating shift schedule with 1:4 weekend and call rotations, salary range shown, and opportunities to develop advanced clinical expertise within Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active PA national board certification from NCCPA.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• 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 or graduate‑level NP with ACNP certification.
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and manages treatment for neurosurgery patients.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and therapies.
• Maintains EMR documentation and compliant billing practices.
• Participates in quality, safety, and education activities.
• Collaborates with neurosurgery team and other staff.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant

ACNP certification

Job description

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join a multidisciplinary team. The APP will work with neurosurgeons and staff across inpatient and consultative settings in a fast-paced neuroscience environment.

Offer includes a 12-hour rotating shift schedule with 1:4 weekend and call rotations, salary range shown, and opportunities to develop advanced clinical expertise within Advocate Health.