Pulmonology APP

• Pay: $56.25 – $72.12 per hour
• Employment: Full time
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Also covers: Skokie Hospital; Swedish Hospital (Chicago)
• Endeavor Job ID: R48024

Position Overview We are recruiting a PA or APN to join our established pulmonology team. The APP will see new and established patients as well as hospital follow ups of general pulmonology patients. Experience in primary care, hospital medicine, or pulmonology is desired, but the team is willing to consider motivated new grads.

Position Highlights

• Position: Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) – General Pulmonology
• Setting: Outpatient only
• Location: Evanston Hospital; Swedish Hospital, Chicago; Skokie Medical Office Building (possible addition of this site based on volumes and needs of service line)
• Full-Time, 40 hours per week (36 hours direct patient care and 4 hours of administrative time)
• Hours: Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• No Weekends
• No Call
• Sign on bonus eligible for experienced candidates
• Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Pulmonology Department.
• Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients.
• Obtains detailed histories and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results.
• Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions.
• Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures.
• Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting.
• Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate.
• Demonstrates evidence-based practice.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum.
• Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease.
• Promotes wellness and prevention of illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities.
• Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as a resource and consultant.
• Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promotes a high-quality patient experience.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals.
• Supports the strategic plan of the organization.
• Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
• Experience: Prior APN/PA experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates welcome
• Experience in hospital medicine, pulmonology, or primary care preferred.

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• CME Allowance
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.