Physician Assistant

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now! These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Physician Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team, focusing on both in-person patient care as well as telehealth and remote patient monitoring. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to blend your clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about leveraging digital tools to proactively manage patient health, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct traditional Physician Assistant duties, including patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Utilize telehealth platforms and remote monitoring devices to conduct virtual consultations and monitor patient health remotely.
• Review and analyze data collected through remote monitoring devices, identifying trends, abnormalities, and opportunities for intervention.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients, integrating both in-person and remote care modalities.
• Educate patients on the use of remote monitoring devices, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and self-management strategies to promote wellness and prevent complications.
• Communicate effectively with patients via telehealth platforms, providing ongoing support, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Illinois licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Experience or strong interest in telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and digital health technologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage patients effectively in-person and remotely.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities, with adaptability to evolving patient needs and technology solutions.
• Proficiency in telehealth platforms, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and remote monitoring devices.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a remote team environment.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered care, promoting health equity, and optimizing patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Physician Assistant in primary care, urgent care, or a related clinical setting.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management, preventive care strategies, and population health principles.
• Familiarity with remote monitoring devices, wearable health technologies, and data analytics tools.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.