Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois is currently seeking dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing inpatient Gastroenterology team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative, patient-focused group while enjoying a balanced schedule and supportive work environment.

Position Details

• Full-time employment Inpatient setting
• Flexible Schedules: Option for 12-hour shifts or 8-hour shifts
• No Call Requirements enjoy your personal time without after-hours interruptions
• Multi-Site Role: Work between our Joliet location and Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced gastroenterologists and support staff
• Provide comprehensive GI care alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians and support staff
• Conduct initial assessments, follow-ups, and manage inpatient consults and outpatient follow-up visits
• Assist with procedures and ensure continuity of care
• Participate in care coordination, documentation, and patient education.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities with advanced GI diagnostic and treatment capabilities

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) licensed in Illinois.
• Strongly preferred: 1+ year of experience in Gastroenterology or inpatient medicine .
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive medical team.
• EMR proficiency (experience with Epic is a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $125,000-$140,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the largest physician-led health systems in the United States. Our company includes 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations across 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Prime Healthcare is proud to be named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" for 2024 by Newsweek and has been recognized among the nations top health systems by Truven Health Analytics. It is the only health system to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2021 for addressing social determinants of health. We stand apart by our unique ability to save and transform hospitals.