Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

Hourly Pay Range:

$57.76 - $80.86 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

* Position: Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology

* Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL

* Full Time/Part Time: Full time- 40 hours/wk.

* Hours: varies Monday through Friday rotating weekends

* Required Travel: None

* Hybrid- Outpatient/ Inpatient

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health Medical Group in the Gastroenterology Department at the Edward campus.

Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients.

* Provide comprehensive GI care alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians and support staff.

* Conduct initial assessments, follow-ups, and manage inpatient consults and outpatient follow-up visits

* Collaborate closely with attending gastroenterologists to optimize patient outcomes

* Participate in care coordination, documentation, and patient education

* Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the clinic and hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

* License: hysician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required

* Education: Completion of master's level program in specialty area

* Certification: BLS/CPR certification required

* Experience: Prior PA experience preferred: 1+ year of experience in Gastroenterology or inpatient medicine.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive medical team.

* EMR proficiency (experience with Epic is a plus).

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

Preferred Qualifications

* Gastroenterology experience preferred

Benefits:

* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

* Health Savings Account Options

* Wellness Program Savings Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Free Parking at designated locations

* Retirement Options with Company Match

* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

* Community Involvement Opportunities

* CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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