Description
Advanced Practice Provider Opportunity: Cardiothoracic Surgery APP – Surgical and Non-Surgical Roles
Location: UW Health in Rockford, IL
UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners) to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery team. We are recruiting for both surgical and non-surgical roles, offering a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a growing, innovative service line dedicated to delivering outstanding care to our cardiothoracic patients. UW Health was recently recognized as one of the Best-In-State Employers in Illinois, underscoring our commitment to both patients and providers.
We are looking for experienced or highly motivated APPs with a passion for cardiothoracic surgery and a commitment to excellence in patient care. As part of our team, you will benefit from:
Professional Growth: Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to continuing education, mentorship, and the ability to expand your scope within advanced procedures.
Impact & Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking program where your contributions directly shape the future of cardiothoracic care in northern Illinois.
Work–Life Balance: We value your well-being and support a balanced schedule that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally.
Your clinical support for the surgical role includes the following:
- Deliver inpatient care for cardiothoracic patients, including rounding in the ICU and step-down units.
- Serve as first assist in the operating room, including opportunities to participate in robotic-assisted cardiac and thoracic procedures.
- Manage pre- and post-operative care, ensuring seamless transitions from surgery through recovery and discharge.
- Collaborate with the team on advanced programs such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and lung cancer care with the Carbone Cancer Center.
- Be part of a call schedule with additional weekend/call compensation.
Your clinical support for the non-surgical role includes the following:
- Provide comprehensive care to cardiothoracic patients, including inpatient consultations and outpatient pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up.
- Support inpatient rounding, collaborating closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Shared call responsibilities with additional weekend/call compensation.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Illinois and active DEA license (or the ability to obtain licensure prior to or upon hire).
- Experience in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or cardiology strongly preferred.
- Commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care.
Benefits
UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary range
- 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
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
