Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- GI Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- GI

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

54.90 - 82.35 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Join us and reimagine health care. Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin. Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Responsibility:

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting
Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis
Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly
Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
Consults with physician as appropriate
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician
Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development
Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers
Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition
Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care
Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines
Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients
Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements:

Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
Master's Degree in Nursing
2-3 Years of Experience Needed
Preferably in GI services
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
lift up to 20 lbs over the head
carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
push/pull with 30 lbs of force
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present

What we offer:

Continuing medical education flexibility
Access to fully integrated continuum of care
Practice at top of licensure
Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
Variety of opportunities
On-going professional development
Competitive salary and benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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