Location: Aurora, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Group
Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Center
Department: RCMG Digestive Diseases
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Schedule: 8 Hr
Gastroenterology – Advanced Practice Provider
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals invites applications for the position of General Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider .
- These providers will be trained in a subspecialty of Gastroenterology including Interventional, pancreas, high risk cancer screening, and motility along with seeing a panel of general GI patients.
- Under supervision and in collaboration with board-certified gastroenterologists, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality care to patients with digestive health concerns.
- This role is ideal for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) looking for a Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU) type position.
Department/Division specs:
- 5 physicians and 1 APP
- The APP will provide outpatient clinical management including polyp recall navigation, new and follow-up patient care.
- Patients are seen at the main clinic on the Rush Copley hospital campus as well as in Yorkville
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility includes inpatient follow-ups and outpatient clinic
- Other job responsibilities include managing the patient’s immediate post-operative recovery, ensuring they are stable and comfortable while monitoring vital signs, pain levels and complications
- Monday – Friday: 36 hours of patient-facing care per week. No weekends, holidays, or on call required
Qualifications:
- Experience of 2 years or more of previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Gastroenterology, Surgery, and Intensive Care is required for this role
- APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification
Clinical Care & Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical exams focused for pre procedure care
- Recover patients from interventional GI procedures with ability to manage post procedure complications
- Independent outpatient clinic.
- Conduct rounds on inpatients with GI diseases like acute pancreatitis and its complications, choledocholithiasis and other biliary diseases, and post procedure follow ups
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, pathology, and imaging
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and clinical guidelines
Patient Education & Advocacy:
- Educate patients and families on GI conditions, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care
- Promote shared decision-making and informed consent
- Refer patients to community resources and support groups as needed
Care Coordination & Continuity:
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure seamless patient care
- Provide follow-up care and monitor chronic GI conditions
- Triage patient calls and messages, ensuring timely responses and interventions
Position Requirements:
Nurse Practitioner:
- Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
- 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)
Physician Assistant:
- Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
- Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.
Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $122,000 - $166,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page ( https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits ).
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Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice nurse (APN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
- Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant Licensure.
- Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program.
- Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- BLS certification.
- Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Licensure.
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a national certifying organization Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner educational program.
- The APN's education and specialty board certification must correlate with the APP's job role, setting, responsibility and patient population.
- Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing.
- BLS certification.
- Demonstrates competency in all areas of APP practice including: medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice based learning and improvement, and systems based practice.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Completes and documents an accurate history and physical examination of patients.
- Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans
- Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice
- Prescribes medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated including non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
- Orders, interprets, and performs laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate information in the electronic medical record.
- Initiate and perform consultations in accordance with Rush rules and regulations
- Make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies
- Provides direct patient care in assigned areas, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting.
Professional
- Works collaboratively with his/her collaborating/supervising physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.
- Acts as an advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the physician assistant profession
- Participates in all required provider activities as outlined in the RUMC Medical Staff Bylaws.
- Integrates evidence based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making
- Demonstrates competency in all medical and surgical procedures and skill considered essential in their area of practice
- Maintains board certification, state licensure, and continuing medical education as outlined by hospital, state, and federal policy.
Leadership
- Supports the organization's overall strategic plan and direction.
- Serves as a leader of the healthcare team to provide integrated delivery of patient care services
- Actively participates in ongoing and systematic quality improvement efforts which focus on patient care delivery and supports processes that provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice and improvement. Including ongoing self-assessment of core competencies and yearly goals.
- Develops and leads implementation of department goals by collaborating with department staff, students, and physicians.
- Serves as a role model and thought leader for their own profession including practice analysis and advancement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Manages resources effectively thereby considering the institution and practice's fiscal responsibilities.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient documentation, compliance, and billing best practices.
Education
- Provides relevant and comprehensive patient education to patients, families and significant others.
- Fosters growth and development of students and other healthcare professionals.
- Continuously assesses their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to approve their medical practice.
- Use their knowledge and expertise to contribute to an improved community.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
