Job Description
Location: Aurora, Illinois
Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Center
Department: Ogden - Orthopedics
Work Type: Restricted Part Time
Orthopedic Surgery - Advanced Practice Provider
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
Rush Copley Medical Center , in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Healt h network of hospitals, invites applications for the position of Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider .
Department/Division Specs
11 APPs in the Orthopedic Department
11 Physicians in the Orthopedic Department
Duties & Responsibilities
The Per Diem Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) works collaboratively with supervising orthopedic surgeons and the departmental team to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to orthopedic patients. This position primarily covers supplemental staffing needs, including weekend coverage, vacation coverage, and support during high census periods, across the inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings.
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)
CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
o APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification if doing Inpatient work.
o APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification and First Assistant Certification if working in OR.
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
CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
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 Copley Medical Center , located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health. Rush Copley's collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.
Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com. Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Ideal for families, with excellent schools, abundant parks, and community-focused atmospheres, the affordable cost of living make the western suburbs a desirable option for those seeking a high quality of life near all that Chicago has to offer. With abundant outdoor recreation options and a rich cultural scene, it's the perfect place to balance work, family, and personal pursuits. The area is well-connected by major highways for easy commuting.
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: $124,610 - $175,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Join Rush and become part of one of the nation's best healthcare systems.
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.
Position Advanced Practice Provider (Per Diem) - Orthopedics - RCMC
Location US:IL:Aurora
Req ID 25144
