Physician Assistant, Emergency, Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

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About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider—either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to work in its Emergency department. The position is scheduled at 0.9 FTE. The provider delivers direct clinical care, evaluates and manages patients, and contributes to patient education, quality improvement, research, and staff development. The role also includes collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, mentoring students, and serving as a patient advocate and professional role model.

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 health appraisals, including taking health histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients and evaluate their need for further health care.
• Prescribe or order medications and therapies, and order or interpret laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Teach patients and families about their care.
• Document care, education, and procedures in the medical record.
• Refer patients to other disciplines as appropriate and consult with other disciplines within areas of expertise.
• Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community, and model the “Patients First” approach.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Participate in appropriate unit, departmental, divisional, or hospital committees and task forces.
• Develop and participate in programs that meet staff continuing-education needs, and provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students, and mentor graduate students in advanced practice and patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits are offered; details are available through the company benefits information link.
• 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time