Physician Assistant - Allergy - Lake Bluff

Endeavor Health•Lake Bluff, IL

3d•$56 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide care to patients in the Allergy Department under the direction of collaborating physicians. The position includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities and follows patients through treatment in clinic and hospital settings. The Physician Assistant obtains detailed histories, performs physical examinations, orders and interprets imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, and prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. The role includes providing patient and family education, including therapeutic regimens and pre- and post-operative instructions, and maintaining patient records and progress notes. The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and protocol-based treatment for acute and chronic illness and disease. The role promotes wellness and prevention of illness and injury, applies evidence-based practice, and works autonomously as well as with interdisciplinary teams. The position also contributes to specialty practice standards, service line goals, patient safety, quality patient experiences, and Endeavor Health’s strategic plan, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Illinois.
Federal DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Completion of a master’s-level program in a specialty area.
BLS/CPR certification.
Special knowledge and skills in drug and food challenges and skin testing.

Nice To Haves

PA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Order imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, and interpret results.
Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and pre- and post-operative instructions.
Maintain records and write progress notes documenting patient status, treatments, and procedures.
Follow patients through their course of treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating specialty standards of practice.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and protocol-based treatment for acute and chronic illness and disease.
Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury among individuals, families, and communities.
Work autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as a resource and consultant.
Contribute to patient safety and high-quality patient experiences.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating service line goals.
Support the organization’s strategic plan and adhere to Endeavor Health policies and procedures.