Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville

Department: 02405 AMG Libertyville 716 South Milwaukee Ave
- Surgery:
Neurosurgery Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA) – Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Physician Assistant to join a dynamic Neurosurgery team. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient care, exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases, and strong mentorship within a high-performing group.

Schedule:

4 10 hour shifts Monday
- Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Practice Setting: 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient

Call Responsibilities: 1 weekday call per week 1 weekend every 6 weeks with rounding

Team Structure 4 Neurosurgeons 5 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

• Evaluate and manage neurosurgical patients in both clinic and hospital settings in collaboration with attending physicians
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and respond to patient inquiries and follow-up needs
• Participate in daily rounding across two hospital locations
• First assist in a variety of neurosurgical procedures, including spine, cranial, and peripheral nerve cases
• Provide on-call coverage, managing acute patient concerns and supporting surgical cases as needed

This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment offering a broad spectrum of neurosurgical exposure, including spine, brain, and peripheral nerve cases. The team fosters a collaborative culture where APPs are valued contributors and actively supported in expanding their clinical and procedural skill sets. This position provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, hands-on surgical experience, and mentorship.

• Strong interest in neurosurgery or surgical specialties
• Ability to thrive in a team-based, high-acuity environment
• Eager learner with a proactive and collaborative approach to patient care

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

Clinical responsibilities:
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 of patients and families.

Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.

Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other responsibilities:

Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and work groups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Age-specific…