Physician Assistant - Urology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Urology department to manage both inpatient and outpatient care. This Advanced Practice Provider will operate in a hybrid model with a primary outpatient focus, sharing consults and rounding duties across two hospitals.

The role includes daytime first‑call coverage during hospital weeks and a standard clinic schedule, with no weekends. Strong collaboration, teaching, and quality improvement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs; inpatient experience may be considered in lieu.
• Current Illinois RN license and Illinois APRN/PA license; credentialing through NM MSO.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical management in outpatient urology and inpatient settings.
• Conduct hospital consults and inpatient rounding; participate in daytime first‑call coverage.
• Prescribe medications and order labs, imaging, and procedures as privileges allow.
• Collaborate with physicians and health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentor students and contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.

Skills

Acute care experience

Inpatient/outpatient care

Education

Master’s degree (nursing or PA)

BLS certification

Tools

MSO credentialing

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work in our Urology department. This Advanced Practice Provider will hold both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Hybrid practice model with a primary focus in the outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include outpatient care, hospital consults, and inpatient rounding, with consult and rounding duties shared equally among the APP team. Following orientation and training, the APP will also participate in daytime first‑call coverage for two hospitals.

Schedule

Rotational schedule between hospital and clinic responsibilities. During hospital coverage weeks, the APP will round and provide first‑call coverage at McHenry and Huntley Hospitals from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During clinic weeks, the APP will see new and established patients from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• No weekends, no holidays

Location

Huntley Hospital and McHenry Hospital

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Urology experience

AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.