Physician Assistant, ED, Lake Forest

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant to work in the Emergency Department at Lake Forest. The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care and is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes assessing and managing a wide range of health problems, working with collaborating physicians and other health professionals, educating patients and families, mentoring students, and participating in quality improvement or research related to the area of expertise. The schedule is rotating at 0.9 FTE, including rotating weekends and nights.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Credentialing and privileging through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Once licensed, may apply for a controlled-substance license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient appraisals, including health histories and physical examinations in the clinical area.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients’ need for further health care and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families and document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Consult with other disciplines within areas of expertise and confer with collaborating physicians and other health professionals.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the Patients First philosophy.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in appropriate unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing-education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups pertinent to the specialty.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives for the relevant patient population, as appropriate.
• Maintain a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with details provided through its benefits website.
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• Lifecycle benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time