Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery

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

Overview

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, GlenOaks, Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals are affiliated with UChicago Medicine, one of the top academic medical centers in the country. We are also part of AdventHealth, a unified health system with over 50 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout 9 states.

Responsibilities

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to join our growing neurosurgery team. The PA will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to patients with complex neurological and spine disorders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, assisting in both surgical and non-surgical management. The responsibilities include outpatient clinic twice per week, in-hospital rounds, and surgical assist in neurosurgical cases.

The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team comprised of 4 Neurosurgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Providers.

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing interpretation for neurosurgery consults
• Assist in the management of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative neurosurgery patients
• Surgical first assist in the operating room for neurosurgery cases
• Full Time; 5 days per week plus one weekend per month of Neurosurgery call
• Outpatient clinic weekly
• Weekend call coverage, with Attending, one weekend per month
• Weekly schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm
• Annual Salary: $118K - $128K

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Illinois or eligible for licensure
• Certification as a Physician Assistant
• SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
• Experience in Neurosurgery, preferred
• Surgical experience is preferred, but motivated candidates are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care