PA Neurosurgery

At Ascension Illinois we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence in healthcare.  The Neurosurgery program is part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center at Alexian Brothers and provides a great opportunity to hone your neurosurgery skills.  We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Join busy Neurosurgery practice
• Team supports Neurosurgery inpatient and outpatient service at two acute care hospitals and a rehab facility for Neurosurgeons, adults and pediatrics
• Cover inpatient census, first call ER, consults, rounding, coordinates inpatient surgeries
• Critical Care or Neuroscience bedside nursing clinical experience required
• Practice setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Assist in OR is optional
• On-call rotation for holidays, weekends and PTO coverage
• Surgical and on call experience preferred
• Team Camaraderie: Experience a close-knit, supportive neurosurgery team working together.
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance

About the Facility

• 387 bed hospital
• Level II trauma
• Brand new and dedicated Neurosurgery floor
• Major Stroke Center
• Excellent and well-respected Neurosurgery Program
• 24/7 Intensivist service
• 36 bed ICU
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience preferred.