Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Cerebral Vascular​/Stroke, Chicago

Department:

02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted - Surgery:
Neurosurgery

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Join Advocate Health’s growing Neuroendovascular & Stroke team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to shape a new program, collaborate with top Neurointerventional specialists, and practice at the forefront of stroke care.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to hyper-acute strokes and inpatient consults.
• Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op).
• Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neuroendovascular team.

Why Advocate Health

• 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.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical & Working Conditions

• 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.

Schedule & Growth

• Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Weekend rotation anticipated after 6–12 months (every 3rd weekend).
• Initial onboarding at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for high-volume training.

Pay Range

$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…