Advanced Practice Provider - Neuro Stroke

Job DescriptionJoin University of Chicago Medicine, as a Registry Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as part of the Neurology Stroke Service. As the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider, you will manage our acute stroke neurology patients and will leverage knowledge of neurological testing and imaging, acute stroke treatment plans, and neurovascular intervention. Sign-on Bonus Eligible.The ideal candidate will have general medicine and neurology clinical experience that can be leveraged to care for a diverse patient population and the full range of stroke disorders. As a member of the Neurology acute stroke service team, the neurology APP will respond to acute stroke consultation requests from emergency services, inpatient units, and all critical care areas throughout the hospital. Attending physicians hold frequent rounds and are always available to discuss cases and treat patients. Radiology, pathology, and case conferences complement direct patient care. The APP will round on and care for acute stroke patients on the neurology floor and work with multidisciplinary teams during their hospitalization and planning for the discharge next point of care.Provider Job Summary:The APP is an advance practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Provider manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research.Provider Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or PA program For Nurse Practitioners, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification required Specialty certification as an advanced practice nurse or PA Licensed Registered nurse or PA in the state of Illinois Current APN license NIHSS certification Neurology experience preferredPosition Details Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Days; 3x12 hours Unit/Department: Neurology Stroke CBA Code: Non-UnionMust comply with UCMCs COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.Why Join UsWeve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.________Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and BringYourPassiontotheForefront.University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Created: 2025-11-15