Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (Huntley, McHenry Woodstock Emergency Center), Part-time (24-jours/week)Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

6d • $63 - $82

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide emergency medicine care at its Huntley/McHenry Woodstock Emergency Center. The role involves assessing patients, providing direct clinical care, ordering and interpreting tests and treatments within clinical privileges, and determining whether further care is needed. The clinician also educates patients and families, documents care, coordinates with other disciplines, and applies research-based knowledge in clinical decisions.

The position includes professional and patient-advocacy responsibilities, maintaining required certifications and continuing education, participating in committees and quality improvement or research initiatives, and supporting staff and students through education, precepting, and role modeling. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with a rotating shift.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or college of nursing, or a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For Family Nurse Practitioners, ability to obtain Emergency Medicine certification.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current Illinois Registered Nurse license, current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license, and national APRN certification approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Privilege and credentialing through the Medical Staff Office.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification as specified by the department.
• Controlled substance license and DEA registration as specified by the department.

Nice To Haves

• One year of advanced practice provider experience in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals by taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
• 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 to determine their need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consult with other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and serve as a role model for the Patients First approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in unit, department, division, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Develop and participate in continuing education programs for staff.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups related to the specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives for the specific patient population as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time