Surgery, Advanced Practice Provider, Trauma Surgery

Overview

The only Level 1 Trauma Center in Central Illinois is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dynamic Trauma and Emergency General Surgery Team.

You will work alongside 10 experienced APPs and 10 trauma surgeons in a collaborative, high-acuity environment that is also home to a highly respected surgery residency program. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop advanced clinical skill, including procedural experience and comprehensive management of acutely ill trauma and surgical patients in the Trauma Bay, Surgical ICU, and general medicine floors. Autonomy in patient care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration are central to this role. APPs are actively involved in education, quality improvement, and research initiatives, contributingto the advancement of trauma care.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for growth, join SFMC Trauma-Surgery department.

• Provide comprehensive care for trauma surgery patients from initial consultation to discharge and follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with surgical residents and attending surgeons during daily rounds and care planning.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostics, and manage inpatient care.
• Perform surgical consultations, assist with bedside procedures, and provide timely documentation and communication across disciplines.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Adhere to best practices in surgical care and maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in managing a high-acuity, high-volume patient population.
• Engage in educational opportunities, including teaching and mentoring when appropriate.
• CME opportunities include research, Surgery M&M, Surgery Grand Rounds and OSF sponsored APP Symposium.

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
• Current and valid Physician Assistant License or Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Illinois or eligibility for licensing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Federal DEA registration and State of Illinois Controlled Substance License required.
• Acute Care Certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Experience performing bedside procedures such as suturing, drain placement, and wound management.
• Previous experience in trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, critical care, or acute care surgery is preferred.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards:

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Benefits & Perks:

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

• Generous paid time off!

• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• Continuing Medical Education time and dollars

• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice
• Concierge relocation services
• Student Loan repayment counseling
• Signing Bonus!
• Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39 - $68.10.
• • Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

The OSF Community:

• Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on theForbeslist of Best Employers by State.
• OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
• OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
• APP leaders throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
• Empowering environment to help you grow your career

The Peoria Community:

• Peoria, the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago, is home to a large collection of medical research, educational and clinical facilities including the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, and Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center.
• Peoria offers many residential opportunities including quiet rural areas with beautiful scenery, chic urban lofts, or residential neighborhoods full of families all within proximity to the desired facility.
• Peoria is also home to several performance venues, museums, art galleries and more than two dozen historic landmarks of both local and national fame.