Physician Assistant

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Glenview, IL

6d•$53 - $67

About The Position

IBJI is seeking a PRN Physician Assistant to join its Near North team. The Physician Assistant provides professional patient care and support to physicians, surgeons, and clinical staff, primarily through direct patient care. The role assists physicians in outpatient clinics and hospital or surgery-center settings, following physician protocols and written practice guidelines to support effective medical care and patient safety. Under the supervision of an assigned physician, the PA may evaluate and treat patients within the scope of Illinois standards and the Physician Assistant Practice Act. The position works with orthopedic surgeons in clinics, hospitals, and surgery centers. Duties span patient assessment and treatment, surgical assistance, care coordination, medical record documentation, patient education, and follow-up. The work involves travel to associated hospitals and facilities and exposure to the conditions common to a clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Active NCCPA certification.
Active Illinois licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Current CPR certification; ACLS is desirable.
History of demonstrated competence, judgment, stability, and professional integrity.
Experience assisting physicians in surgery.
Experience diagnosing and treating patients.
Knowledge of practice management and EHR software.
Working knowledge of managed care basics and experience working with managed-care and Medicare populations.
Ability to make independent decisions about patient care.
Self-starter with strong organization and time-management skills; able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for documenting and recording information.
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with physicians, patients, and staff at all organizational levels.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
Ability to prioritize and organize information to support an efficient workflow.
Ability to interpret and explain varied instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions or approaches.
Good judgment in determining when to consult or refer to the supervising physician or another healthcare professional.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift and assist patients as needed.

Nice To Haves

Training in orthopedic care.
At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital.
Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Round on hospitalized patients and perform hospital consultations as directed.
Assist surgeons with major and minor operating-room procedures, including positioning, prepping, and draping patients.
Close surgical wounds; provide postoperative wound care; and apply dressings, casts, splints, braces, and related devices.
Perform minor procedures within the scope of licensure, including patient traction, adjustment, realignment, and removal of traction.
Coordinate patient care between the office and hospital, write preoperative and postoperative orders, and report hospitalized patients’ status and care to the physician.
Coordinate patient discharge, including prescriptions, instructions, summaries, and patient education.
Ensure operative reports are dictated within 48 hours of procedures and participate in assigned on-call activities.
See clinic patients independently and under supervision; dictate progress notes, histories and physicals, consultations, and discharge summaries.
Order appropriate tests and develop treatment plans with physician approval; formulate and update patient care plans in consultation with physicians as needed.
Perform joint aspirations and injections, interpret x-rays, remove staples, sutures, and drains, and apply casts, splints, and braces under physician supervision.
Assist with triaging physician calls and return patient messages, take appropriate action, and document that action in the patient chart.
Review lab results and imaging before patient exams and confer with physicians about findings, diagnoses, and treatment.
Provide diagnosis and treatment to established and postoperative patients; prescribe medications and treatments according to physician protocols and document required notes.
Review preoperative instructions and explain the surgical process to patients preparing for surgery.
Order preoperative tests and imaging, including CT scans and MRIs, and document orders using EHR software.
Follow applicable ICD-10 and billing guidelines.
Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments, obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and develop treatment plans.
Provide basic patient care, including wound assessment, dressing changes, and suture removal; perform authorized procedures such as fracture reduction, suturing, joint injections, traction-pin placement, and reduction of dislocated prostheses.
Assist as first or second assistant in approved operating-room procedures and provide preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families.
Write treatment, diagnostic-test, and medication orders as directed and co-signed by the sponsoring or attending physician; dictate medical reports.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform other duties as assigned.