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JobsPhysician Assistant JobsHealthcare Jobs in IllinoisPhysician Assistant, Thoracic Surge

Pays $61-$79.67/hr — Physician Assistant market median is ~$126k (30 jobs) · Top 25% in Surgery (PA) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 389 in this specialty)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare logo
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Mchenry, Illinois

Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surge

Physician Assistant Top 25% in Surgery (PA)Full-Time
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Thoracic surgery PA. Monday-Friday, no holidays. Occasional weekend call. McHenry, IL. $126,880-$165,714.

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery – M-F, No Holidays in Mchenry, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $61 - $79.67/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Lifecycle Benefits
  • Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
  • Comprehensive Benefits

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Mchenry, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will support a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice by managing patients in outpatient clinics, providing inpatient consults, and assisting in the operating room. Responsibilities also include shared call coverage and active participation in quality improvement and research initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program or nursing program with appropriate licensure in the State of Illinois. Applicants are expected to have current BLS certification and be eligible for credentialing through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Thoracic surgeryPatient assessmentPhysical examinationsOperating room assistanceInpatient consultsClinical diagnosisMedication prescriptionPatient educationMedical documentationQuality improvementAdvanced practiceBLS certificationSurgical case managementCollaborative care

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 30 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
Relocation assistance
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits

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