Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Surgery - Rush Copley Medical Center

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for the position of Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider.

Practice Opportunity Specifics

• 10 APPs and 10 Physicians in the practice
• Rotating call 1:8-10 days including weekends/holidays
• Coverage at Copley Surgery Center and 2 Copley Clinics (Aurora and Yorkville)
• Operating Room/Inpatient/Outpatient Responsibilities

About the Position:

The Orthopedic Surgery Department at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider. The department is a well-established and expert team that offers comprehensive care for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a background in orthopedic medicine, a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient satisfaction, and a proven track record of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Orthopedic Surgery is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.

** Required Master's Degree*

**Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association*

** Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) - Required; or Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required*

** APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification and First Assistant Certification*

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 * APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification and First Assistant Certification
* 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
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages
• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

About Rush University System for Health

Rush University System for Health brings together the brightest minds in medicine, research and academics. Driven by discovery, innovation and a deep responsibility for the health of our communities, Rush is a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships and in empowering a new generation of health care providers.

Rush is a nonprofit health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as an extensive provider network and numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and consistently is named among the top academic medical centers for excellence in patient care by Vizient Inc. and a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Rush University comprises three colleges: Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences.