- Assisting in the operating room for a range of plastic and reconstructive procedures, including oncoplastic breast surgery, flap reconstruction, skin grafting, and complex wound closures.
- Performing inpatient rounds and managing postoperative care, including drain management, dressing changes, and wound evaluations.
- Conducting independent patient visits in the outpatient clinic for preop consults, postop followup, wound checks, and minor procedures.
- Coordinating with oncology, general surgery, dermatology, wound care, and therapy teams for integrated patient management.
- Educating patients and families on surgical procedures, expectations, recovery timelines, and scar care.
- Documenting clinical encounters and surgical notes in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.
- Supporting ongoing quality improvement initiatives and contributing to enhanced care pathways.
- Current and valid Illinois license as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) with First Assist certification, or ability to obtain license prior to start.
- Certification by NCCPA (PA-C), with prescriptive authority in Illinois.
- Prior surgical experience required; plastic surgery, general surgery, or dermatologic surgery experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of postoperative wound care, surgical anatomy, and clinical workflow in a surgical setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively across inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings.
- Exceptional communication, clinical judgment, and patient education skills.
- Competitive salary range (based on experience): $127,076-$143,604
- Generous vacation and CME benefits
- Potential opportunity for additional compensation
- Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
- Interview and relocation expenses paid
- Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
- Retirement Plan match and contribution
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Generous provider referral bonus
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Advanced Practice Provider - Rockford - UW Health Northern Illinois
Description
Position Highlights:
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a detail-oriented and team-focused Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team.
Working alongside a skilled plastic surgeon, this position offers a diverse surgical experience, including both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, with a strong focus on post-oncologic breast reconstruction, skin cancer excision and repair, scar revision, and complex wound management.
This role blends surgical assisting, inpatient rounding, and outpatient care—ideal for a motivated APP who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary surgical environment.
Your clinical support includes:
Qualifications:
UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
About the Greater Rockford Area :
Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journa l , Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas.
The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance.
With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest -ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers.
We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally.
Our proximity to Chicago O'Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
xhmxlyz EOE, including disability/veterans.Contact Information:
For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health in northern Illinois, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Abbe Castrogiovanni,
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