Physician Assistant

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Westmont, IL

12d•$102,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our busy adult reconstruction team in Westmont. Our practice specializes in anterior hip and robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, focusing on high efficiency and excellent clinical results. Join a collaborative, high-performance environment with a competitive salary tailored to your professional background! To be considered for this position, a minimum of three years of direct experience in total joint procedures is a non-negotiable requirement. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical judgment to effectively evaluate both surgical candidates and postoperative patients. You will demonstrate proficiency in surgical techniques and wound closure for primary hip and knee replacements while focusing on operative assistance, office procedures, and perioperative care. Key clinical expectations include: Independently performing ultrasound-guided knee injections and aspirations (hip injection experience is a plus). Managing a workload primarily focused on outpatient procedures, which results in minimal inpatient rounding. Sharing call responsibilities with another mid-level provider. To promote a healthy work-life balance, this position is designed with a predictable schedule and a manageable call burden that excludes any emergency room responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of direct experience in total joint procedures.
Strong clinical judgment to effectively evaluate both surgical candidates and postoperative patients.
Proficiency in surgical techniques and wound closure for primary hip and knee replacements.
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency.
Physician Assistant IL state licensure up to date
Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Active Certification from NCCPA
Active Licensure as Physician’s Assistant in the State of Illinois
current CPR required.

Nice To Haves

Hip injection experience.
Training in orthopedic care.
ACLS desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform knee injections independently and hip injections (preferred).
Evaluate surgical candidates and postoperative patients using strong clinical judgment.
Utilize experience with robotic-assisted total knee systems, such as Mako, and outpatient arthroplasty workflows.
Serve as first assistant in the operating room and manage preoperative and postoperative care.
Perform in-office procedures and conduct occasional rounding.
Collaborate with the surgeon and care team to optimize patient outcomes.
Engage in a limited call schedule alongside another mid-level provider, consisting of two weekdays per month and one weekend every quarter, excluding any emergency department call duties.
Performs other duties within the guidelines per department and hospital policy within normal scope and characteristics of the sponsoring/attending physician’s practice and current clinical privileges.