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Rush University Medical Center

General Surgery - Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505

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General Surgery – Advanced Practice Provider Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL invites applications for the position of General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider. Rush Copley is a level II Trauma Center.

Department / Division Specs

Team of 4 general surgeons and 2 APPs currently

Hiring 2 full‑time APPs to create a team of 4 APPs

Rush Copley is a level II Trauma Center

Duties & Responsibilities

The APP will function as first assist in the OR, treat post‑op patients in the clinic setting, and round on patients in the hospital as part of a weekend call pool to support the General Surgeons.

The APP should enjoy providing care to patients in a clinic setting to improve patient access.

Desirable schedule with 4 ten‑hour weekdays per week.

Inpatient rounding rotated every 4th weekend 7am‑noon; census approximately 15‑20 patients.

There are no ER call or service call responsibilities.

Experience with robotics is preferred.

Position Requirements Nurse Practitioner

Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligibility to obtain licensure through the IDFPR application process.

Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a clinical specialty appropriate to the position.

Current certification by ANCC or AANP.

Physician Assistant

Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligibility to obtain licensure through the IDFPR.

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program.

Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in a surgical specialty are preferred.

APRN candidates will require Acute Care Certification and First Assistant Certification if working in the OR.

Compensation Pay Range: $113,277 - $159,411

Equal Opportunity Employer Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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