Surgery - General Physician Assistant

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is seeking a motivated and collaborative Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Dixon, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced orthopedic surgeons in a well-established practice while providing high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care.

Position Highlights
Work with a dedicated orthopedic surgery team consisting of 2 surgeons and 1 physician assistant
Mix of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient rounding, and post-operative care
Opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients in a community-focused setting
Supportive leadership and integrated care model at St. Katherine Medical Center and outpatient clinics in Dixon and Sterling, IL
Access to OSF HealthCare's extensive network of specialists and resources

Benefits
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
Generous paid time off!

Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
CME time and dollars

Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
Paid occurrence-based malpractice
Concierge relocation services
Student Loan repayment counseling
Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39-73.68

Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage orthopedic patients in outpatient and inpatient settings
Assist orthopedic surgeons in the operating room
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative assessments
Develop treatment plans and provide patient education
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
Perform procedures within scope of practice
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation teams

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification required
Illinois PA license (or eligibility to obtain)
Orthopedic experience preferred, but new graduates with orthopedic rotations will be considered
Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and teamwork skills
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.