Emergency Department Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - South Suburban ED 1.0 FTE

American Addiction Centers • Hazel Crest, IL

122d • $57 - $86

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Physician Assistant in the Emergency Medicine department at Advocate Health. The role involves 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a pay range of $57.85 - $86.80. The Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients, ensuring appropriate care based on age, acuity, and clinical condition. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, providing health promotion and disease management education, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. The role also requires participation in quality and safety initiatives, education of new team members, and maintaining productivity and quality metrics.

Requirements

• Active PA license in state(s) of practice.
• Active PA national board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if applicable).
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and determine treatment and management plans for patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling.
• Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives.
• Educate and onboard new team members and students.
• Maintain standards of productivity and quality metrics.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees