PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT I - CERMAK

Cook County • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cermak Health Care of Cook County (CERMAK) provides healthcare to the detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. Under the direction of Chair of the Department of Correctional Health, Medical Director at Cermak, the Physician Assistant I will primarily perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are deemed appropriate to the normal scope and characteristics of the collaborating physician and in compliance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act. May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required.(Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Must possess a valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois OR have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required. (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
• Must be Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required. (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
• Must possess a valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) OR the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
• Valid licensure with the Federal DEA ) OR the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment, required. (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
• Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois PA license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, preferred.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are deemed appropriate to the normal scope and characteristics of the collaborating physician and in compliance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act.
• May perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees