Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider | Carbondale, IL | Southern Illinois Healthcare

SIH's Emergency Medicine team is looking for an experienced full time Advanced Practice Provider to join our practice in Southern Illinois. Our EM Advanced Practice Providers have the opportunity to work at the top of their licensure in our Level II Trauma Center. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Work alongside experienced, collegial, and efficient Physicians & APPs
• Twelve 12-hr shifts per month
• See a variety of cases 
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale: Level II Trauma Center
  • Herrin Hospital: No trauma designation
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with 80-100 encounters per day

Training:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (CAHEA-accredited), or

• Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (CCNEA-accredited)

Qualifications:

• 1 year Advanced Practice in Emergency Room setting

• Current Illinois licensed Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse

• Current NCCPA (PA) or AACC (APN) certification

• Illinois Controlled Substance License or eligible to obtain

• IL DEA or eligible to obtain

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

• Current ATLS certification

SIH is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system and the leading provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois. SIH has 4,000 employees, 650+ physicians and APPs in over 60 specialties providing care for 330,000 patients within southern Illinois.  

Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself in fostering leaders, promoting teamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Our passionate and strategic physician-led medical group administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, and patient-focused staff, work together to cultivate a supportive and positive working environment. Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement. 

Southern Illinois is a hidden treasure in America’s heartland. The region is bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and dotted with accessible lakes nestled among the great hardwoods in the hills of the Shawnee National Forest. The area is rich with state parks, including famous Giant City State Park and Lodge, Garden of the Gods, and Little Grand Canyon. There are numerous things to do in all four seasons including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. You will find miles of winding horse trails and cycling paths. Enjoy cooler weather while visiting pumpkin patches, going on hayrides, and ice skating. You can also tee up at over 20 golf-courses or take a trip on the southern Illinois wine trail where you can visit dozens of wineries and bed and breakfasts. Music festivals and local fairs are numerous and there are many historical attractions, unique shops and towns, and fine restaurants with local and international cuisine.