NP/PA (Part-Time, 3 Days/Week)
About The Position
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery APP (NP or PA) to support a total joint surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction and replacement. This part-time position involves three days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and requires flexibility to travel to surrounding clinics in Chicago, Oak Brook, and Westchester, IL for clinic and OR duties. The role focuses on providing excellent customer service in the clinic, assisting in the OR, patient education, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. New graduates and experienced PAs are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse by AANC, AANP, or ONCB; or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by NCCPA.
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Illinois.
- BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
Nice To Haves
- New grads or experienced PAs are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Close collaboration with existing team.
- Assist the physician in clinic and operating room settings.
- 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 records, 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 provide 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-rays, electrocardiograms, 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
- 401(k) Savings Plan.
- 401(k) Employer Contribution.
- Pet Insurance.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Continuing Education.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
