Physician Assistant

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Physician Assistant to work in its Emergency Department. The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care and is responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population. The role includes evaluating and managing a wide range of health problems, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals, educating patients and families, and contributing to staff education, quality improvement, and research.

The schedule is rotating at 0.9 FTE and includes rotating weekends and nights. The position requires appropriate Illinois licensure, professional certification and credentialing, and BLS certification.

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.
• 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.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine whether further health care is needed and refer them to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families, and develop educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals; serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Use research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Mentor graduate students and serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Develop and participate in programs addressing staff continuing-education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in quality-improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population or area of expertise.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community; model the Patients First approach and maintain a professional presence.
• Participate in unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces as appropriate.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes its benefits as including 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness; further benefits details are available through the company benefits link.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time