Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Oak Lawn

Hugh Chatham Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Health in Oak Lawn, IL, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team. This full-time position offers 40 hours per week with a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts.

Weekend and night coverage are outlined, with no home call requirement and a team-based approach across shifts. Required: PA license, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and Illinois CS license if practicing in Illinois; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as needed; Bachelor’s degree in PA; experience not

Qualifications

• Active PA license in state(s) of practice.
• National NCCPA certification.
• DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if applicable).
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies and related therapies.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and escalate care when needed.
• Participate in quality, safety, and education initiatives.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Department

02405 AMG Oak Lawn 4400 W 95th POB - Surgery: Neurosurgery

Department

02405 AMG Oak Lawn 4400 W 95th POB - Surgery: Neurosurgery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Schedule Requirements

As part of a collaborative team of 10 PAs, you’ll work on a rotating schedule designed to balance coverage and flexibility. While the schedule may vary based on service needs, the general expectation is three 12-hour shifts per week.

Within Each 6-week Period, You Can Anticipate

• Weekend Coverage: 3-4 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday)
• Night Coverage: 4-5 night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

There is no home call requirement, allowing for a more predictable work-life balance. Our team-based approach ensures shared responsibilities and support across all shifts.

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Major Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other Responsibilities

Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

License/Registration/Certification Required

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• If Illinois practice: active 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
• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Experience Required: No experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must Be Able To

• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.