Neurosurgery Physician Assistant – Surgical First Assistant

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth; Hinsdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our neurosurgery team in Illinois. The role includes outpatient clinic duties, in-hospital rounds, and surgical assistance for complex spine and neurological procedures.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible in Illinois, certified as a PA, and have surgical first assist credentials. Neurosurgery experience is preferred but motivated applicants are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Surgical first assist certification required.
• Neurosurgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for neurosurgery consults.
• Assist preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
• Surgical first assist in neurosurgery cases.
• Outpatient clinic once weekly and in-hospital rounds.
• Weekend call coverage with Attending, one weekend per month.
• Weekly schedule from 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Illinois PA license or eligibility

PA certification

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our neurosurgery team in Illinois. The role includes outpatient clinic duties, in-hospital rounds, and surgical assistance for complex spine and neurological procedures.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible in Illinois, certified as a PA, and have surgical first assist credentials. Neurosurgery experience is preferred but motivated applicants are welcome to apply.