General Surgery APP (Wound Care)

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL and Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL are actively seeking Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our Surgical team! This role supports providers across Mercy Medical Center and Holy Family, requiring flexibility to travel between both sites. The APP will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, focusing on wound management, wound debridement, and support of general surgery workflows.

Position Details

• Perform wound assessments, ongoing wound care, and wound debridement (sharp debridement required).
• Manage acute and chronic wounds in collaboration with the General Surgery team.
• Conduct patient evaluations, develop treatment plans, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Provide pre- and post-operative surgical care, including follow-up visits and patient education.
• Document all care in the EMR in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
• Coordinate care across both clinical sites, ensuring consistent communication with the surgical team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes.
  

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Illinois.
• National board certification required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of wound care experience, preferably in surgical or hospital-based settings.
• Competency and experience in wound debridement.
• Current BLS/ACLS (or ability to obtain before start date).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel between Aurora and Des Plaines regularly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the largest physician-led health systems in the United States. Our company includes 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations across 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Prime Healthcare is proud to be named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" for 2024 by Newsweek and has been recognized among the nations top health systems by Truven Health Analytics. It is the only health system to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2021 for addressing social determinants of health. We stand apart by our unique ability to save and transform hospitals.