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About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary:

The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Division of Surgical Oncology, under the direct supervision of the Surgical Oncologist.

The PA is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the PA's scope of licensure. As an integral member of the surgical team, the physician assistant is responsible for the pre, intra and post-surgical care of surgical oncology patients, under the direct supervision of the Surgical Oncologist.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.


• Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.


• Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.


• Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.


• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible documentation regarding patient care in the medical record.


• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials.


• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.


• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.


• Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting.


• Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.


• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.


• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois required.


• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.


• Current controlled substance licensure required.


• Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Surgical Oncology experience preferred, 1- 2 years

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The University of Illinois at Chicago offer competitive wages, benefit programs and resources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitable benefit options throughout each stage of employment. Detailed information on specific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

For fullest consideration apply by February 7, 2025. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13940?c=uic

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions is $100,000.00 to $132,000.00.

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.