Physician Assistant

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Westmont, IL

16d•$102,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join its adult reconstruction team in Westmont. The practice specializes in anterior hip and robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, with a focus on high efficiency and excellent clinical results. The role is part of a collaborative, high-performance environment, with salary tailored to professional background. At least three years of direct experience in total joint procedures is required. The Physician Assistant will evaluate surgical candidates and postoperative patients, assist with primary hip and knee replacements, and provide operative, office-based, and perioperative care. The position primarily involves outpatient procedures, with minimal inpatient rounding. The PA will share a limited call schedule with another mid-level provider; emergency room responsibilities are excluded. The schedule is designed to be predictable with a manageable call burden.

Requirements

At least three years of direct experience in total joint procedures.
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program and completion of a residency.
Current Illinois Physician Assistant licensure.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Active certification from NCCPA.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to handle the physical demands of the position, including patient handling and lifting up to 50 pounds during patient transfers and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours, and to travel to associated hospitals and facilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform knee injections independently and hip injections when qualified.
Evaluate surgical candidates and postoperative patients using strong clinical judgment.
Use 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 occasional rounding.
Collaborate with the surgeon and care team to optimize patient outcomes.
Share a limited call schedule with another mid-level provider, consisting of two weekdays per month and one weekend every quarter, with no emergency department call duties.
Perform other duties within department and hospital policy, the normal scope and characteristics of the sponsoring or attending physician’s practice, and current clinical privileges.