Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush•Naperville, IL

22h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support a busy orthopedic practice. This role is ideal for a candidate passionate about orthopedics and committed to high-quality patient care. The position involves providing unparalleled customer service in the clinic, patient education, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. The candidate must be flexible to travel to Chicago and Western Suburbs for clinic. New graduates and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Illinois (or ability to obtain)
National certification: AANP, ANCC, ONCB or NCCPA
BLS certification required.
Orthopedic experience preferred.
Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Close collaboration with existing team.
Assist the physician in clinic setting.
Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.
Educate patients and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care.
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Travel with Physician as required.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.