Physician Assistant-General Surge

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

3 days ago

Illinois$126K - $158KFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a General Surgery PA – M-F, Monthly Weekends in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients which demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced knowledge.

Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems within specialty area of practice.

Collaborates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals in area of clinical expertise.

Develops educational systems and strategies for teaching patients, families and staff on topics related to area of expertise.

Requirements

Required: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs.

Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL).

Physician Assistant certification by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $126K - $158K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareClinical ExpertiseDiagnosisHealth Problem ManagementCollaborationConsultationPatient EducationFamily TeachingStaff TeachingMentoringGraduate Student MentoringResearch ParticipationHealth Status AppraisalPhysical ExaminationsPrescribing MedicationsDiagnostic Procedures

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant-General Surge at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $127k to $159k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($127k–$159k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Clinical Expertise, Diagnosis, Health Problem Management, Collaboration, Consultation, Patient Education, Family Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care demonstrating clinical expertise, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic health problems within the general surgery specialty, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities also include developing ed...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401k matching, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, Lifecycle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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