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Mercyhealth, an award-winning fully integrated health care delivery organization based in Wisconsin and Illinois, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well-established Neurosurgery practice in Rockford, IL. Mercyhealth's Mission - "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires, and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism. Opportunity:
- Provide quality health care services to patients in the clinic and hospital setting under the direction and supervision of department neurosurgeons by performing the following duties in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.
- Examine patients, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and compile patient medical data, including health history and results of examination in both hospital and clinic settings.
- Administer and/or order appropriate diagnostictests, laboratory tests appropriate for neurosurgical patients and interpret test results for deviations from normal. Perform therapeutic procedures including suture removal and wound care management.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, complete discharge summaries, and assist in provision of continuity of care.
- Assist neurosurgeon with in-patient hospital rounds and emergency department consultations.
- Perform first-assistant duties in the operating room.
- May be required to work flexible hours.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
- Hold valid IL APRN or PA license.
- Other certifications as required.
- Highly collaborative and self-motivated
- Ability to work very well with neurosurgery team and other partners.
- Strong communication skills when working with patients, patient families, and coworkers.
Compensation:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Sign on Bonus eligible
- CME allowance
- Robust and comprehensive benefit package
Mercyhealth:
Mercyhealth is a vertically integrated health care system in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with approximately 800 physicians, 8,000 employees, 7 hospitals, 80 ambulatory locations; pharmacies, DME, Home Health, and an insurance company. We are large and growing, but we treat our physicians and employees as family. PAY RANGE:
$85,280.00 - $144,976.00
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
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Mercy Health Corporation
$85,280.00 - $144,976.00
paid time off
Mar 20, 2026