Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Chicago, IL

6h • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) to support a busy spine practice. This role offers an opportunity for a driven PA to grow within a well-established clinical practice, providing unparalleled customer service in both clinic and operating room settings. The position requires travel to various clinic locations in Chicago, IL, Joliet, IL, Oak Brook, IL, and Munster, Indiana. Both new graduates and experienced PAs are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program.
• Current Illinois and Indiana state license or willingly to apply.
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with existing team (Physician, PA's, MA and admin.)
• 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 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 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-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.

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 of up to $2,500 annualized.

What This Job Offers

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