Job Title: | Physician Assistant |
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Job ID: | 7073367204 |
Employer: | Midwest Bone & Joint Institute |
Location: | Elgin, IL |
Provider Category: | Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's) |
Provider Type: | Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner |
Specialty: | Orthopedic Surgery |
New Grads OK? | No |
Description | Midwest Bone & Joint has an immediate need for a Physician Assistant. This PA would work with a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacements. This PA would split their time between first assisting in the OR and seeing patients in a clinic setting. Practice offers excellent compensation and benefits package. Duties and Responsibilities for the Physician Assistant: Assists the physician in the outpatient clinic and hospital settings following protocols established by the physician and written practice guidelines to facilitate effective medical care and patient safety. 1. Assists the physician in the hospital. • Makes rounds on patients and conducts physical examinations, educates the patients, and assists in the development of treatment plans.
2. Assists the physician in the operating room during surgery. 3. Examines and cares for patients in the outpatient clinic. • Administers medications (e.g. injections)
5. Participates in hospital and other teaching programs. 6. Assists with stocking of clinical supplies within the patient care areas. 7. Maintains cleanliness of the patient care areas. 8. Completes other comparable duties and assignments as directed by the physician. Qualifications 1. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency. 2. Physician Assistant state licensure. 3. Effective written and verbal communication. Job Description-Physician Assistant Page 2 4. Able to lift and assist patients, as needed. Supervisory Relationship • Reports to the Physician Call • Is “on-call” as scheduled to provide patient care during “off-hours”.
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