Physician Assistant - Certified, PA-C, Orthopedic Surgery, Chicago - Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

10d • $55 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant to join a well-established, high-performing orthopedic team. This role offers a unique blend of operative and ambulatory care, supporting a diverse group of subspecialty surgeons. This is a 50/50 ambulatory and hospital-based role, providing comprehensive orthopedic care across both clinic and surgical settings. The Physician Assistant will collaborate closely with six high-volume orthopedic surgeons and an experienced team of three advanced practice providers (APPs). You will work across multiple subspecialties, including: Total Joint Replacement, Foot & Ankle, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, and Orthopedic Trauma.

Requirements

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• 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
• Surgical care experience

Nice To Haves

• Rotating schedule between OR and clinic coverage
• No weekends, no holidays, and no call (subject to change based on practice needs)

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist support in the operating room across a wide range of orthopedic procedures
• Perform pre- and post-operative patient care, including hospital rounding and care coordination
• Deliver outpatient clinic care, including evaluations, follow-ups, and treatment planning
• Manage wound care and orthopedic conditions to optimize patient outcomes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive 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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level