Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Oak Lawn – Full Time
Job ID:
R200510
Shift:
3rd
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$53.80 – $80.70
Location:
Oak Lawn, IL – 4400 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Work nights in an autonomous environment while collaborating with a highly skilled team
- Learn from multiple providers and grow your expertise in neurosurgical and neurointerventional care
- Be part of a large, dynamic team: 5 attending physicians, 13 surgical PAs, and neurosurgery residents
- Provide overnight medical services for complex cases, supporting treatment plans and follow-up care
- Serve as First Assist in the OR when needed
- Contribute to coding, billing compliance, and quality initiatives
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Clinical Expertise: Strong foundation in advanced practice care with a focus on neurosurgery, including pre- and post-operative management, neurocritical care, and trauma-related neurological conditions.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center environment, managing complex and emergent cases with confidence and precision.
- Collaborative Mindset: Skilled at working closely with neurosurgeons, residents, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care across the continuum.
- Critical Thinking: Excellent judgment and decision-making skills for high-acuity patients, including rapid assessment and intervention in urgent situations.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team, especially in high-stress or time-sensitive scenarios.
- Commitment to Learning: Willingness to stay current with evolving neurosurgical techniques and trauma protocols, and participate in ongoing education and training.
Why Advocate Aurora Health?
At Advocate Aurora Health, you’ll find a supportive culture, access to cutting-edge resources, and a strong commitment to your professional growth.
This role is based at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, a nationally recognized Level 1 trauma center and leader in advanced neurosurgical care.
Join a team that’s shaping the future of neurosurgery through innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient outcomes. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside top specialists in a dynamic environment where your expertise truly makes an impact.
Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent as a Physician Assistant (required as of January 1, 2018)
Experience:
- At least 1 year of Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical setting preferred
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Certifications & Licensure
- Current NCCPA Certification
- Active Illinois Physician Assistant License
- Illinois Controlled Substance License (within 6 months of hire)
- Eligible for DEA registration; DEA registration required within 6 months of hire (may vary by practice site)
- Current BLS Certification
- PALS/ACLS Certification as required by practice site
Practitioner at Advocate Aurora
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
