Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.
ResponsibilitiesAscension Illinois is looking for an Advanced Practice Clinician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Neurosurgery Department.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
APP will manage general neurosurgery and consultative neurosurgery patients and care for Adult and pediatric patients with neurological conditions in an outpatient setting with cross coverage to the inpatient environment in support of the Neurosurgery APP program..The responsibility split is estimated at 90% ambulatory and 10% inpatient.Limited hospital call responsibilities are requiredThe APP will work collaboratievly with neurosurgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care and support the neurosurgery program.Programs include but not limited to, Early Access Clinics, Pre & Post Operative visits, Pre-surgical education working directly with Neurosurgeons as well as Independent clinis.Additionally, there is cross-collaboration with Pain Medicine and Neurointerventional services with opportunities to maximize patient throughoutCertified Stroke CenterBusy Neurosurgery service
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.Education:
Master's degree of Nursing required.Additional Preferences#APP
Why Join Our TeamAscension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
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