Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantThe Physician Assistant provides medical care and services independently and collaboratively under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. This includes initial and ongoing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the patient's medical and/or surgical status, and performing and assisting the assigned physician on specialized procedures in the operating room.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical and surgical problems in accordance with Practice protocols and records the same for review by the supervising physicianProvides care that is patient centered, compassionate, appropriate and effectiveMaintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with Practice standards.Elicits medical history and conducts physical exams on patients to provide health assessments and screens for abnormal conditionsPerforms diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and orders, performs, and interprets routine laboratory, X-rays, EKGs, and other related studies and advanced imaging as requiredPerforms therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection managementPerform a variety of orthopedic procedures, such as joint injections and/or aspirations, fracture/dislocation reductions, casting/splinting, dressing changes, and laceration repairsAdvises and directs medical personnel in the execution of patient care, as appropriateNotifies physician of abnormal patient conditionsConsults with and/or refers patients to department physicians, other specialists and medical and community resources as necessaryProvides pre- and post-operative teaching, basic instruction to patient such as changing dressings, caring for wounds and rehabilitative proceduresInstructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenanceOrders, prescribes, dispenses, and administers medications, orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices according to standard protocolsManages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalitiesMaintains patient records through timely documentation of all necessary informationAdheres to patient and patient data, confidentiality per OrthoIllinois' HIPAA and PHI policiesConducts and/or participates in research studies, if appropriatePerforms quality assurance according to department protocolsParticipates in call rotation responsibilitiesMaintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate articles, journals, and related material, and by attending seminars, and conferencesUses appropriate billing and coding according to current guidelinesOther duties as assignedCompetencies:Service: We align our actions and decision making with the organization's guiding platform keeping our patients at the center of all we do.Change Agent: We support and contribute to positive change in the organization.Communication and Interpersonal Relations: We communicate honestly and with compassion to build connections with our patients and each other.Effectiveness: We take ownership of work, doing the right thing for our customer and doing it well.Organizational Culture:All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.Education and Experience Requirements:Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or universityCurrent license to practice in the state of IllinoisCurrent BLS, DEA and Controlled SubstanceEnvironmental/Working Conditions:Working environment is in an office/clinic/OR setting. Requires work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.Physical/Mental Demands:Stand for long periods of time, walk for periods of time, and climb stairsRequires lifting, carrying, or moving heavier objects (i.e. pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 poundsPossess full range of motion in shoulders and arms, including reaching above or below the shoulder in order to operate power tools and medical equipment when neededFinger dexterity, the ability to twist hands/wrists repetitively, pushing/pulling against stiff joints, using a variety of holds; demonstrating exercises, lifting/raising over shoulder heightVision: Posses close, distant, peripheral and color vision and ability to adjust focusHearing: Ability to detect high pitch, soft or distant soundsThis description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolveEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.