Dr. Melody Calla
Physician Assistant · Northshore University Healthsystem
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Dr. Melody Calla is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem, based in Evanston, IL. As a physician assistant, Dr. Calla contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Evanston, IL. They have been with Northshore University Healthsystem for 17 years. Dr. Calla holds academic credentials, including Master Of Science and Bachelors, from Midwestern University (Il) and Midwestern University (Il). Core competencies include Hospitals, Emr, Acls, Healthcare, Inpatient. Northshore University Healthsystem operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Evanston, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Melody Calla is one of them.
- 535 Physician Assistants are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 1,245 contacts at Northshore University Healthsystem are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $130,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in IL: Northshore University Healthsystem (17), Rush University Medical Center (15), Physicians Immediate Care (14).
- 85% of Physician Assistants in IL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Melody Calla is based in Evanston, IL. They are currently affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem.
Dr. Melody Calla specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Dr. Melody Calla currently works at Northshore University Healthsystem. They have been there for 17 years.
Dr. Melody Calla attended Midwestern University (Il) and Midwestern University (Il).
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.