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Epic Health System
Chicago, Illinois

Polish Speaking Physician Assistant (PA) - Sign On Bonus

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$150k

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Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA) – English/Polish Bilingual

Location: On-site – Chicago, IL (60631 Zip Code)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $110,000–$150,000 based on experience + up to $9,000 in quarterly performance bonuses. Bonus eligibility and structure may be updated periodically in alignment with company programs. Sign On Bonus of $5,000 at 30 days and $5,000 at 6 months.

About EPIC Health

At EPIC Health, we're not here to follow the status quo. We're on a mission to deliver uncompromising healthcare that transforms lives—one patient, one experience at a time. As part of our multi-specialty practice, we focus on every stage of life, from the first breath to the last. We bring together diverse professionals, from physicians to physical therapists, all united by the drive to make a real difference.

We're looking for a passionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Chicago team. If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise and a patient-centered approach to a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Provide comprehensive patient care: Examine patients, obtain health histories, perform physical examinations, and assess patient conditions to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Develop treatment plans: Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic conditions and prescribe medications and therapies in collaboration with supervising physicians and within the scope of Illinois PA practice.
  • Collaborate with physicians: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Order and interpret diagnostics: Order, administer, and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory work, EKGs, and imaging studies, as appropriate.
  • Provide preventive and holistic care: Counsel patients on health promotion, disease prevention, growth and development, family planning, and preventive healthcare.
  • Perform clinical procedures: Provide services such as injections, suturing, wound care, immunizations, and other procedures within scope of practice.
  • Coordinate patient care: Follow up on patient needs, referrals, diagnostic results, and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Support the clinical team: Work collaboratively with medical assistants, technicians, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure efficient patient care.

What You'll Bring

  • 2–5 years of experience in Primary Care and Pediatrics preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Active Illinois Physician Assistant license required.
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
  • NCCPA certification required.
  • Bilingual in English and Polish required.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient-management skills.
  • A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why EPIC Health?

We're not just a job. We're a mission. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working alongside a team committed to accessible, high-quality healthcare.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary – $110,000–$150,000 based on experience.
  • Quarterly Performance Bonuses – Up to $9,000 per quarter based on applicable company performance programs.
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Invest in your future.
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay – Balance your career and personal life.
  • Professional Development – Ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skills.
  • Supportive Work Environment – Join a team committed to your success and professional growth.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join EPIC Health and help provide the care our patients need.

Apply today and be part of something truly EPIC – epichs.org

Background checks are required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient examinations, develop treatment plans, and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians. They will also order diagnostic tests, perform clinical procedures, and provide preventive care while coordinating with the broader healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess an active Illinois Physician Assistant license. Proficiency in both English and Polish is required, along with NCCPA certification and 2–5 years of experience in primary care or pediatrics.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPolish language

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$150kPrimary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$130k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Illinois8 active426 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 66% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment142 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#5 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 210 postings, 205 closed
New Primary Care listings1,006 in the last 30 days556 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 416 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Epic Health System

Benefits & Perks

Health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Professional Development
Quarterly Performance Bonuses up to $9,000
Sign-On Bonus $5,000 at 30 days and $5,000 at 6 months

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.