Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; RNFA; Otology, Neurotology Lateral Skull Surgery

The salary range for this position is $61.00 - $79.67 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work with our Department of Otolaryngology. This APP will provide care in a hybrid practice setting that includes outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding and OR.

• Morning inpatient rounding prior to clinic or OR responsibilities, with inpatient volumes typically averaging 1 to 2 patients per week, and will manage ED and inpatient consults during office hours. The role offers a graduated progression to maintaining 3 to 4 clinic days per week, caring for new, established, and post-operative patients.
• Procedural Opportunities:
  The APP will perform microscope-assisted ear canal debridement/cleaning, intratympanic injections, mastoid bowl care, suture and staple removal, and other minor outpatient otologic procedures. Candidates interested in procedural practice may also have the opportunity to participate in the operating room and first assist on complex otologic and lateral skull base surgeries.

The APP will join a collegial team dedicated exclusively to the care of ear and lateral skull base disorders, working closely with physicians and audiologists. Supported by more than 40 years of established reputation and referral growth. The team provides comprehensive qua ternary-level care for vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), cerebrospinal fluid leaks, paragangliomas, lateral skull base tumors, hearing loss, chronic ear disease, tympanic membrane perforations, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, adult cochlear implants, and other complex otologic disorders.

• Monday-Friday, day shift
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM (6:30 AM start on days the APP participates in surgery)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays

• Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

• Conducts…