Emergency Medicine - Physician Assistant

Emergency Medicine - Physician Assistant

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Oak Park, IL

Rush Oak Park Hospital, in Oak Park, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites application for the position of Physician Assistant.

* With an annual volume of more than 47,000 patients, the Emergency Department is well-staffed with an average of 58 hours of physician coverage and 40 hours of mid-level provider coverage daily.

* The newly built emergency room was opened in October 2019 has 22 private rooms, and 10 Fast Track treatment areas.

* Our affiliation with Rush University Medical Center allows for easy transfers of patients requiring tertiary care. Rush Oak Park Hospital is conveniently located 10 miles from downtown Chicago and in a desirable residential neighborhood.

* Schedule: this role will function on a rotating 10-hour schedule alongside twenty full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians and two fellow Advanced Practice Providers. Night shifts are not currently required but may be added as needed. Two weekends (four shifts) per four-week block are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The PA will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush's vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush Oak Park Hospital has provided exceptional health care in Chicago's western suburbs for more than a century. Part of Rush University System for Health, Rush Oak Park combines the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of one of the nation's top academic health centers. Easily accessible by CTA, Metra and bus lines, Rush Oak Park Hospital serves the vibrant and diverse Oak Park and surrounding communities. With 185 licensed beds, Rush Oak Park provides care for more than 40,000 patients per year.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year. All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

* Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

* Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position

* Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

* Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license

* Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.

* CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.

* Excellent communicator

* Experience treating patients of all ages

* Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

Physician Assistant:

* Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate

* Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program

Pay Range: $124,610 - $175,000