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Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in southcentral Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant in Rockford, Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our newly created Neurosurgery practice and growing team! Working in collaboration with experienced neurosurgeon; providing comprehensive neurosurgery care for this specialized patient population.Mercyhealth’s Mission – “Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better.” Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalismThis opportunity is conveniently located in the new state of the art Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside!Mercyhealth offers more than 125 specialty and subspecialty services, provided by 800+ employed physician and 8000+ employee partners
Regional health system with seven hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations throughout 50 northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin communities
$550 million new Riverside hospital campus
System-wide EPIC
Two acute care Rockford hospital campuses, Mercyhealth Javon Bea - Riverside and Mercyhealth Javon Bea - Rockton Ave
Academic affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Opportunity:
Collaborate with an experienced neurosurgery physician
Perform first-assistant duties in the operating room
Assist neurosurgeon with in-patient hospital rounds and emergency department consultations
Follow patients post-surgery in the neurosurgery clinic
Competitive salary based on experience
Generous vacation and CME allowance
Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance package
Retirement program with match and corporate contribution
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Degree; License in IL or proof of license pending with IL Dept of Professional Regulation (IDPR); IL Controlled substance License within 12 month of hire; Current CPR certification
Neurosurgery PA experience preferred
2 years Physician Assistant first assist experience required
