Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better.

We are hiring a full-time Physician Assistant to work with our Foot and Ankle Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Contact us today to explore this opportunity!

Responsibilities

Hospital/Surgical Center Responsibilities (as applicable)

• Assist the Surgeon by rounding on patients in the hospital as directed
• Performs hospital consults as directed
• Assists the surgeon with major and minor surgical procedures in the operating room
• Positions, preps and drapes the patient, as needed
• Closes surgical wounds and performs post-operative wound care
• Applies dressings, casts, splint brace, abduction pillows, etc.
• Performs minor surgical procedures within scope of licensure
• Performs and/or assists with patient traction, adjustment, realignment and removal of traction
• Responsible for coordinating patient care between the office and the hospital, writing orders for surgical patients both pre and post operatively, and reporting the condition of care of hospitalized patients to the physician
• Coordinates patient discharge: prescriptions, discharge instructions, discharge summary, patient education
• Ensure operative reports are dictated no later than 48 hours after procedure
• Participates in on-call activities assigned by the physician according to the medical center policy on allied health
• Performs other duties within the guidelines per department and hospital policy within normal scope and characteristics of the sponsoring/attending physician's practice and current clinical privileges

Office

• Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision. Dictates clinic progress notes. Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans with physician approval
• Dictates H&P's, consultations and discharge summaries
• Performs joint aspirations/injections
• Interprets x-rays
• Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician
• Removes staples, sutures, drains, etc.
• Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls
• Reviews lab results, x-rays, and MRI/CT results prior to entering patient exam room
• Confers with physician/s regarding new patient findings and potential diagnosis and treatment
• Administers therapeutic injections and performs minor procedures as needed
• Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery
• Provides diagnosis and treatment services to established patients and postoperative patients
• Prescribes medications, treatments, in accordance with physician protocols and ensures that all prescriptions and required notes are in patient's medical record
• Formulates and updates patient care plans; consults with physician as needed
• Orders pre-operative tests, CT scans, and MRIs, and documents, utilizing the EHR software
• Follows applicable ICD 10 and billing guidelines
• Returns patient phone messages at designated times throughout the day; follow through with appropriate action; documents action taken in patient chart
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Communication

Internal: Physicians, other P.A.s and N.Ps, administrators, clinical and non-clinical staff

External: Patients, families, outside referral sources/physicians, hospital personnel, vendors, regulatory/insurance personnel.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; position requires lifting associated with patient transfers (up to 50 lbs.); requires the ability to bend and stoop without difficulty; involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens; requires verbal/written communication ability in the English language; involves exposure to weather elements and travel to all association hospitals and/or HOA facilities.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency.
• Physician Assistant IL state licensure up to date
• Training in orthopedic care preferred
• Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active Certification from NCCPA
• Active Licensure as Physician's Assistant in the State of Illinois
• ACLS desirable; current CPR required

Qualifications and Experience

• At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions about patient care
• History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity.
• Experience assisting physicians in surgery
• Experience diagnosing and treating patients
• Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population
• Knowledge of practice management and EHR software
• Able to lift and assist patients, as needed.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized with good time management skills.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization.
• Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Capable of prioritizing and organizing information to achieve a smooth flow of tasks in the office.
• Ability to interpret and explain an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternate solutions or approaches to a problem.
• Use of good judgment to determine if a problem requires consultation, referral or evaluation by the Supervising Physician or other health care professional.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.