Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

Advocate Aurora Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

CME flexibility

Urban/suburban/rural opportunities

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a PA-C or NP to support both general neurosurgery and neurovascular teams, collaborating with top neurosurgeons and interventional specialists. This role offers exposure to both inpatient and perioperative care in a leading academic medical environment.

The position emphasizes inpatient consults, daily rounds, and coordination of pre- and post-operative care with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• PA-C or NP certification required.
• DEA license required.
• BLS certification required (within 6 months).
• For NP candidates, ACNP certification and RNFA certification are required.
• New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic neurological conditions in inpatient settings.
• Respond to inpatient consults for general and neurovascular services and hyperacute strokes.
• Perform rounds, write progress notes, and assess patients daily.
• Coordinate care around pre-op planning and discharge planning.
• Prescribe therapies and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient education on disease management and recovery.

Skills

PA-C or NP

DEA

BLS

ACNP certification

RNFA certification

Job description

Join Advocate Health’s growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes.
• Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op).
• Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams.

Why Advocate Health

• Clinician-led medical group with APCs in leadership roles.
• Structured onboarding and CME flexibility.
• Fully integrated continuum of care.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities across urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Major Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate.
• Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery.
• Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge.
• Document care plans and maintain records per established standards.
• Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications: PA-C or NP (ANCC/AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months). For Nurse Practitioner candidates, both Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification and Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification are required.

Experience: New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.