Transplant Hepatology Lead Physician Assistant

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, invites applications for the Transplant Hepatology Lead Physician Assistant. The role oversees six APPs, works with five hepatologists, and supports inpatient/outpatient care in a leading liver transplant program.

The PA will mentor residents, participate in recruitment, manage schedules, and lead quality initiatives while collaborating with transplant surgeons, hepatology, nephrology, and other services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of Physician Assistant experience in Hepatology, Abdominal Transplant or related specialty.
• Acute Care Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and mentor new Transplant APPs
• Participate in recruitment and interviews for new APP positions
• Manage PTO and scheduling needs
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Communicate operational, programmatic, and institutional updates to the APP team
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the Transplant program
• Maintain availability for providers to cover calls, labs and medications
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic liver disease, including transplant evaluation and active listing
• Collaborate with hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize medical management of pre-transplant patients
• Travel to outreach clinics in the Chicago and NW Indiana area to deliver liver care and evaluation services

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical assessment

Education

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Transplant Hepatology Lead Physician Assistant

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Transplant Hepatology Lead Physician Assistant.

The Rush Liver Transplant Program is a nationally respected, high-performing program known for its excellent patient outcomes, innovative treatment strategies, and efficient time-to-transplant. Our team takes pride in providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care to patients with complex liver disease, supported by cutting-edge research and a strong academic foundation. With a focus on low waitlist mortality, living donor liver transplantation, and community-based outreach, Rush is leading the way in expanding access to lifesaving liver care. Providers who join our program become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values clinical excellence, education, and professional growth.

Position & service specifications

• Oversee six Transplant Hepatology APP direct reports - all in the outpatient setting.
• Practice alongside five Hepatologists
• Mon-Fri, 8-hour shift schedule
• Report directly to the Transplant Service Line Chief Administrative Officer
• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Work closely with divisions including Transplant Surgery, Hepatology, Nephrology, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesiology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Case Management, and Rehabilitation Services
• Opportunity to teach and mentor Transplant Hepatology residents, fellows, and students in an academic setting

Duties & Responsibilities

• Onboard and mentor new Transplant APPs
• Participate in recruitment and interviews for new APP positions
• Manage PTO and scheduling needs
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Communicate operational, programmatic, and institutional updates to the APP team
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the Transplant program
• Maintain consistently availability for providers to cover calls, labs and medications
• Provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic liver disease, including those undergoing liver transplant evaluation and those who are actively listed for transplantation.
• Collaborate with hepatologists, transplant surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize medical management of pre-transplant patients.
• Travel to 1-2 outreach clinics per month in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area to deliver high-quality liver care and transplant evaluation services, improving access for patients in the community.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate diagnoses, and initiate and manage treatment plans
• Manage immunosuppressive therapy, identify and treat complications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
• Document care in the EMR (Epic) with accuracy and timeliness
• Participate in multidisciplinary selection meetings, transplant quality reviews, and protocol development
• Engage in clinical research, process improvement initiatives, and program development as desired
• Contribute to education of medical students, APPs, and residents through case discussions and clinical mentorship
• Coordinate care at discharge (home health, PT/OT, medication reconciliation, clinic follow up)
• Input pre- and post-transplant orders for medications and diagnostic studies
• Participate in weekly meetings pertaining to transplant candidate selection along with quality meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of three years of Physician Assistant experience in Hepatology, Abdominal Transplant or related specialty.
• Physician Assistant Candidates may require Acute Care Certification.

Physician Assistant

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• CPR and ACLS certifications

The Physician Assistant (PA) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush's vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $151,000 - $202,000

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