NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Surgery: Breast (PA)

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican in Rockford, IL is seeking a Physician Assistant with surgical oncology or breast surgery exposure to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold an IL license, NCCPA–C certification, and be eligible for DEA registration.

This role emphasizes collaborative patient care, interest in women’s health, and commitment to high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced setting; hospital-based responsibilities include perioperative support and clinic duties.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (required).
• Active PA license with prescriptive authority in Illinois (required).
• Active NCCPA-C board certification (required).
• Active DEA license or eligibility to apply (required).
• Hospital-only BLS/CPR certification (required).
• Surgical experience preferred; interest/exposure to breast surgery, oncology, or women’s health highly valued.

Skills

Surgical experience

Breast surgery exposure

Oncology experience

Women’s health interest

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Illinois PA license (prescriptive authority)

NCCPA-C board certification

DEA license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required

Work Experience

• Surgical experience preferred; interest or prior exposure to breast surgery, oncology, or women’s health is highly valued. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in the State of Illinois. Required
• Active PA board certification (NCCPA-C). Required
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire. Required
• Hospital Only: Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Medical Foundation benefits

UW Northern Illinois benefits