Physician Assistant - OrthoAccess Immediate Care Clinic

Physician Assistant

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to join an innovative, growth-oriented orthopedic and rheumatology practice that has earned a reputation for excellence and is highly respected by their colleagues, patients, and the community. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC. (IBJI), Chicagoland's premier orthopedic medical practice with several Chicago and NW suburban locations, is currently seeking a full-time Physician Assistant for its OrthoAccess - Immediate Orthopedic Care Clinic.

Job Description

• Provide professional patient care and assistance to the Physician/Surgeon and the clinical staff.
• Primarily involved with direct patient care in support of the physicians of the practice.
• Assist 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.
• See patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision.
• Dictate clinic progress notes.
• Order appropriate tests and develop patient treatment plans with physician approval.
• Dictate H&P's, consultations, and discharge summaries.
• Perform joint aspirations/injections.
• Interpret x-rays.
• Apply casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician.
• Remove staples, sutures, drains, etc.
• Assist in fielding/triaging physician calls.
• Review lab results, x-rays, and MRI/CT results prior to entering patient exam room.
• Confer with physician regarding new patient findings and potential diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer therapeutic injections and perform minor procedures as needed.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment services to established patients and postoperative patients.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with physician protocols and ensure that all prescriptions and required notes are in patient's medical record.
• Formulate and update patient care plans; consult with physician as needed.
• Order pre-operative tests, CT scans, and MRIs, and document utilizing the EHR software.
• Follow applicable ICD 10 and billing guidelines.
• Return patient phone messages at designated times throughout the day; follow through with appropriate action; document action taken in patient chart.

Work Environment

• Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, as well as manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Employees will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Position requires lifting associated with patient transfers (up to 50 lbs.).
• Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.
• The employee will work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours.
• The employee will be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis.
• The employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Travel to all associated hospitals and/or facilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency.
• Physician Assistant IL state licensure up to date.
• Training in orthopedic care preferred.
• Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active Certification from NCCPA.
• Active Licensure as Physician's Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• ACLS desirable; current CPR required.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital preferred.
• Previous experience working in Urgent Care or Emergency Room preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions about patient care.
• History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability, and professional integrity.
• Experience diagnosing and treating patients.
• Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population.
• Knowledge of practice management and EHR software.
• Able to lift and assist patients as needed.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized with good time management skills.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients, and staff at all levels in the organization.
• Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing information to achieve a smooth flow of tasks in the office.
• Ability to interpret and explain an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate solutions or approaches to a problem.
• Use good judgment to determine if a problem requires consultation, referral, or evaluation by the Supervising Physician or other health care professional.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Orthopedics

Work Location

In person