Evanston, Illinois - Seeking Advanced Providers for Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team
As an Advanced Provider you play a critical role in improving the level of care in the Emergency Department. As a graduate of our Fellowship program, you will be a highly skilled, highly competent, compassionate and efficient emergency medicine provider. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.
Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity, our core values matter. We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
Based primarily out of St. Francis, with rotational opportunities at AMITA Saint Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center and AMITA Saint Joseph Joliet
9 month program designed to train PA's utilizing didactic and clinical experience
8 months spent rotating through the Emergency Department and 1 month off service on trauma
Clinical hours in acute EM care as well as rotating through trauma, plus additional lecture time, workshops, didactics, and more
Hands-on clinical training and close supervision provided by NCCPA certified PAs and BE/BC Emergency Physicians
Off-site rotations through two other Emergency Departments
This is a paid fellowship with benefits and malpractice insurance included
Required Experience and Competencies
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program
Eligible for and/or possess current IL Medical Board Physician Assistant licensure (eligible candidates must be fully licensed by the start of the program)
Eligible for and/or possess current DEA licensure (eligible candidates must be fully licensed by the start of the program)
Current certification in both ACLS and BLS
Previous EMS/ED work experience is highly desirable but notrequired
Application Process & Timeline
There are two (2) cohorts:
January Cohort
First day of training: January 1st, 2023
For applicants graduating in or before May 2022
March Cohort
First day of training: March 1st, 2023
For applicants graduating after May 2022
Required materials to submit in your online application:
CV/resume
Preferred, but not required: Personal Statement addressing the following: reasons for seeking Emergency Medicine Post Graduate Training; do not exceed one, typed, single spaced page of 10-12 sized font
Please note that additional materials will be requested upon submission of your application.
Please note there is a $30 non-refundable application fee.
The Practice - A Multi-Hospital System
AMITA Health - Evanston, Joliet and Chicago, Illinois
AMITA Health is a non-profit system across Illinois, including 11 hospitals that offer a multitude of difference experiences
AMITASaint Francis Hospital is a nationally recognized, full-service hospital, Level I Trauma Center, and is listed as one of the Best Hospitals in Metro Chicago by U.S. News & World Report.
AMITASaint Francis Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. TheEDsees approximately 36,000 adult and pediatric patients each year.
AMITASt. Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center is a comprehensive ED and is part of a ten-hospital health system.
The St. Mary & Elizabeth inpatient areas have over 450inpatient beds and represent the largest hospital on the northwest side of Chicago. It also represents the largest hospital in the metropolitan area in which Family Medicine is the only sponsored medical residency program.
The St. Elizabeth Campus facility focuses primarily on psychiatric services, skilled nursing, and outpatient surgery.
St. Mary &Elizabeth represents the 2nd largest behavioral health hospital in Illinois.
Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center
Saint Joseph Medical Center's inpatient areas have over 450 inpatient beds. The ED sees over 60,000 visits and is designated as a Level II Trauma Center.
The Community
Located in the greater Chicago region, with only a 12 mile drive from downtown Chicago
A hub of arts and culture, Evanston houses sites for art exhibitions, museums, public art galleries and even has its own Arts Council
Enjoy the beautiful weather and history of Evanston with relaxing bike rides, visiting the local Farmers Market, or touring the Evanston History Center
Benefits & Beyond
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
Yearly annual cash bonus
Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
Student Loan Refinancing Options
EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included
Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. We know that when we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we can exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
If you have any questions. please email APFellowships@vituity.com.
