Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Otolaryngology Endocrine Surgery, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Otolaryngology Endocrine Surgery team. This full-time position offers a hybrid practice model combining ambulatory care, operating room participation, and limited inpatient responsibilities. You will provide primarily ambulatory care for return endocrine surgery patients, including postoperative follow-up visits and longitudinal patient management.

Clinical Setting

This position is based at Lake Forest and Grayslake locations within Northwestern Medicine.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No weekends or holidays
• Daytime call coverage approximately one day per week

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health assessments including health histories and physical examinations
• Provide direct clinical care to assigned patient populations
• Prescribe and order medications, therapies, laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures according to clinical privileges
• Evaluate patients to determine need for further health care
• Document all care, education, and procedures in the medical record
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
• Refer to other disciplines as appropriate and serve as consultant in areas of expertise
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in clinical decision-making
• Maintain professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives pertinent to the specialty
• Maintain all required certifications and continuing education for licensure and privileging
• Serve as preceptor and role model to students
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school or college of nursing OR Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• For APRNs: Acute care certification required (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• For APRNs: First Assist Certification
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license and current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with certification by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board, OR current Illinois Physician Assistant license
• Ability to apply for controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in ENT, Endocrine, or Surgical Specialty

Background Check

Newly hired team members are required to complete a background check that includes criminal history. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.