Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

Department
02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted
- Surgery:
Neurosurgery

Department
02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted
- Surgery:
Neurosurgery

Status
Full time

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Hours Per Week
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - Full Time

Join Advocate Health’s growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs.

• Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes.
• Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op).
• Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate.
• Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery.
• Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge.
• Document care plans and maintain records per established standards.
• Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications: PA-C or NP (ANCC/AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months).

Experience: New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers.

• Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Weekend rounding (every 3rd weekend)
• Monday-Friday, overnight primary call (scheduled rotation)
• Initial onboarding at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for high-volume advanced neurovascular training.

• Clinician-led medical group with APCs in leadership roles.
• Structured onboarding and CME flexibility.
• Fully integrated continuum of care.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities across urban, suburban, and rural settings.

$54.90 - $82.35

• Partners locally with physician and operational leaders to optimize clinical practice and supports other clinical activities that advance performance and strategic goals.
• Participates in local quality improvement, workflow efficiencies and other projects that impact clinical practice.
• Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for physicians and APPs.
• Participates in annual performance reviews (APRs) and scheduled check-ins with new hires in collaboration with operational leaders.
• Coordinates clinical onboarding and orientation of APPs at local site or within area of support.
• Champions local engagement and well-being planning and initiatives in partnership with local leaders to promote Advocate Health being the Best Place to Care.
• Supports bi-directional communication between clinicians and operational leaders.
• Provides mentorship and professional development of APPs within site or area of support.
• Collaborates with APP Market Directors, Service Line Councils, MGMCs and other councils related to matters specific to area of practice.

• 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…