Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) - WGH Primary Care Pediatrics
About The Position
As an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) at our Pediatrics Rural Health Clinic, you'll play an essential role in providing high-quality care to rural residents. You’ll collaborate with a full-time physician in managing patient care across a variety of clinical settings, from in-office consultations to diagnostic and treatment interventions. This is a hands-on position that involves conducting comprehensive and focused patient assessments, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, and offering personalized care plans. In addition to providing medical care, you’ll order and interpret lab and radiographic studies, educate patients on managing their health, perform necessary procedures, provide follow-up care post-discharge, conduct well- child visits, handle medication management, and coordinate referrals to ensure patients receive the best care possible. You'll be a vital part of a close-knit team, impacting lives by providing healthcare that rural communities often find hard to access.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited university
- Current and active licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
- Ability to see patients with same-day office visit needs
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, lifting, stooping, bending, and pushing
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical experience is preferred
- Current CPR, PALS, and ACLS certifications are preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive and focused patient assessments
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
- Offer personalized care plans
- Order and interpret lab and radiographic studies
- Educate patients on managing their health
- Perform necessary procedures
- Provide follow-up care post-discharge
- Conduct well- child visits
- Handle medication management
- Coordinate referrals
Benefits
- Health Insurance Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums.
- Retirement Plans 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
