Physician Assistant Surgery in Illinois

Join the Emergency General Surgery team at the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center (SFMC). Enjoy a collaborative and respectful team culture and grow your skills as a surgical First Assist: training & certification provided.

This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work on a busy and complex surgical service line, providing comprehensive care across the entire patient continuum—from initial consultation in emergency room through inpatient management, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up in our surgery clinic. The APP will work closely and collaboratively with attending surgeons and general surgery residents, participating in daily rounds, assisting with bedside procedures, and contributing to the surgical management of acutely ill patients. Autonomy in patient care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are central to this role.

APPs are also required to complete a First Assist course which is fully reimbursed by the institution. This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking to develop or expand their acute surgical expertise in a fast-paced, educationally rich environment. APPs are actively involved in education, quality improvement, and research initiatives, contributing?to the advancement of surgical care.

Position Details: 

• One dayshift position (6a-6p) 
• Three nightshift positions (6p-6a) 
• Rotating holidays and weekends
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Benefits & Perks 

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off!
• Full reimbursement of first assist certification
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice 
• Concierge relocation services 
• Student Loan repayment counseling 
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner, CNS, or Physician Assistant/Associate program

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (AGACNP or ACNPC-AG) OR Physician Assistant Board Certification (PA-C)

Licensed to provide Advance Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant Services in the State of Illinois

Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a Provider in a surgical setting.

First Assist experience and certification. OSF will provide and reimburse for First Assist training & certification if needed.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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