PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - NEUROCRITICAL CARE

Cook County

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Chicago, IllinoisFull TimeCritical Care Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Cook County as a Physician Assistant – Neurocritical Care, Rotating Weekends in United States. LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL NEUROCRITICAL CARE SHIFT: 8AM - 4PM with flexible hrs and rotating weekends Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: PARecruit@cookcountyhhs.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates, completes a detailed history/physical and exam, including neurological exam, and treats patients on the inpatient Neurocritical Care services and the outpatient Neurology clinics.

Provides care throughout all Cook County Health Neurology inpatient and outpatient sites including Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital under the supervision of an attending Neurologist.

Identifies and initiates emergent treatment for neurological emergencies including acute stroke, spinal cord compression, and status epilepticus.

Requirements

PA) or proof of completion of ARC

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cook County in United States.

Key Skills

Neurological examinationPatient history takingTreatment planningAcute stroke managementSpinal cord compression treatmentStatus epilepticus managementClinical documentationJoint commission complianceData analysisProblem solvingCritical thinkingConflict managementCommunicationCustomer serviceMultitaskingInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care Medicine position at Cook County is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurological examination, Patient history taking, Treatment planning, Acute stroke management, Spinal cord compression treatment, Status epilepticus management, Clinical documentation, Joint commission compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients in the inpatient neurocritical care service and outpatient neurology clinics. Collaborates with physicians to perform examinations, initiate treatment plans, and manage neurological emergencies.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Basic Term Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Program, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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