UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to join our growing neurosurgery team. The PA will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to patients with complex neurological and spine disorders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, assisting in both surgical and non-surgical management. The responsibilities include outpatient clinic twice per week, in-hospital rounds, and surgical assist in neurosurgical cases.

The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team comprised of 4 Neurosurgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Providers.

· Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing interpretation for neurosurgery consults

· Assist in the management of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative neurosurgery patients

· Surgical first assist in the operating room for neurosurgery cases

· Full Time; 5 days per week plus one weekend per month of Neurosurgery call

· Outpatient clinic weekly

· Weekend call coverage, with Attending, one weekend per month

· Weekly schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm

· Annual Salary: $118K - $128K

Qualifications:

· Licensed as a Physician Assistant in Illinois or eligible for licensure

· Certification as a Physician Assistant

· Surgical First Assist certification required

· Experience in Neurosurgery, preferred

· Surgical experience is preferred, but motivated candidates are encouraged to apply

· Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care