Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery/Inpatient - Glenbrook

Endeavor Health•Glenview, IL

11d•$63 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides care to patients in the inpatient vascular surgery service under the direction of collaborating physicians. The role involves caring for hospitalized surgical patients, following them throughout their hospital treatment, and collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes. The Physician Assistant performs comprehensive health assessments, obtains detailed histories, conducts physical examinations, develops differential diagnoses, orders and interprets imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, and prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies under protocol. Responsibilities also include first- and second-assist duties in the operating room, suturing, postoperative wound care, and infection management. The Physician Assistant performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care; evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients in the specialty area; and independently evaluates and treats emergency situations in accordance with established policies. The role includes patient and family education, maintaining records and progress notes, applying evidence-based practice, contributing to specialty standards, promoting wellness and prevention, and supporting safety and a high-quality patient experience. This is a full-time inpatient position at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois, averaging 40 hours per week. Hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays required and no call. Required travel is not applicable.

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.
Rotating weekend and holiday availability.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Physician Assistant experience.
Prior experience in vascular surgery.
Operating room and surgical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of collaborating physicians.
Obtain detailed histories and perform physical examinations and comprehensive health assessments.
Develop differential diagnoses and order and interpret imaging, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies and provide treatment under protocol for acute and chronic illness and disease.
Follow hospitalized vascular surgery patients through their course of treatment.
Perform first- and second-assist duties in the operating room, including suturing.
Provide postoperative wound care and manage infections.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within the specialty area.
Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
Independently evaluate and treat patients in emergency situations in accordance with established policies.
Instruct patients on therapeutic regimens and pre- and postoperative care.
Maintain patient records and write progress notes on status, treatments, and procedures.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating specialty practice standards.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health.
Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury.
Contribute to safety outcomes and a high-quality patient experience.