Physician Assistant (PA-C) (LCM)

Location: 2800 W. 95th, Chicago, IL

Posting closes August 14, 2026.

About the Role

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program with Masters or Doctoral Degree in Medical Science.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Current PALS or APLS certification.
• Current controlled substance licensure.
• Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between physician, PA providers, college and hospital leadership, and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience, and change management.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Preferred Qualifications

• PA experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care settings.
• Documentation of a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education in pediatric emergency topics every two years, approved by an accrediting agency (for PAs caring for children in the emergency department and fast track/urgent care area).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Pay

The budgeted base salary range is $125,901 – $158,823, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and aligned with internal equity.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including CME