Physician Assistant - Critical Care PA Hospital-Based
Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Naperville
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Hourly Pay Range: $61.22 - $85.71 - The hourly pay rate offered
is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience,
among other factors. Position Highlights Position: Physician
Assistant – Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit Primary Focus:
Neurocritical care Additional Experience: Cardiac ICU experience is
welcomed and may be leveraged in the role, but is not required
Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois Part time: average
24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Hours: Nights 7pm – 7am, rotating
weekends and holidays No On-Call but may be asked to pick up shifts
when needed Required Travel: No Inpatient based Job Description
Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neuro-Critical
Care service line. Under the direction of the collaborating
neuro-intensivist physicians, the Physician Assistant delivers
high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological
patients in the Neuro-ICU and throughout the hospital as needed.
The PA obtains comprehensive histories and performs detailed
neurological and systemic physical examinations. Responsibilities
include ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory
studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring; formulating differential
diagnoses; and implementing both pharmacologic and
non-pharmacologic treatment plans. The provider delivers education
on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations, and
maintains timely and accurate documentation including progress
notes, orders, and procedure notes. This role provides continuity
of care throughout the patient’s hospitalization and collaborates
closely with neuro-intensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists,
emergency medicine, rapid response teams, and allied health
professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The PA also assists
with the development and implementation of clinical standards,
pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro-Critical Care
service line. PAs in this role will see critically ill neurological
patients , including: Acute ischemic stroke (including
post-thrombectomy care) Intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage
Neuromuscular respiratory failure Status epilepticus Traumatic
brain injury and spinal cord injury Neuro-infectious and
neuro-inflammatory conditions Neuro-Oncology Procedures may include
(training available if needed): Central venous catheter insertion
Arterial line placement Lumbar puncture Ventilator management ICP
monitoring support Emergent stroke evaluations/RRT/Code Stroke
participation The PA practices autonomously within scope and
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributes to
safety and quality outcomes, supports service line goals, and
adheres to all Endeavor Health policies. Qualifications: License:
Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required;
Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
Certification: BLS/ALS certification required Experience : Prior PA
experience preferred; critical care or neurology background
strongly preferred Special Knowledge and Skills Required:
Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement,
ventilator management, and neurological assessment. Strong critical
thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity
environments Preferred Qualifications Experience in neuro-critical
care or ICU setting. Bilingual in Spanish welcome. Familiarity with
EPIC, neuro-monitoring systems, or stroke protocols. Benefits :
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Health Savings Account
Options Wellness Program Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement Free
Parking at designated locations Retirement Options with Company
Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement
Opportunities CME allowance Endeavor Health is a fully integrated
healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to
quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more
than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.
Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians
aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care
close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight
acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston,
Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington
Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet
hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit
www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will
be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve
career goals and maximize their professional potential. Diversity,
equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for
our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy.
We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in
connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for
all. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing
reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please
refer to the main career page for more information. Please explore
our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how
Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our
communities be their best”. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/
Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA
Federal Contractor. Compensation Information: $61.22 / Hourly -
$85.71 / Hourly
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