Role OverviewThe Physician Assistant plays a vital support role in our organization, providing professional patient care and assistance to the Physician/Surgeon and the clinical staff. The Physician Assistant will be primarily involved with direct patient care in support of the physicians of the practice.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include assisting the Surgeon by rounding on patients in the hospital, performing hospital consults, assisting with surgical procedures, and coordinating patient care between the office and the hospital.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for a PRN Physician Assistant to join our Near North team, with experience assisting physicians in surgery, diagnosing and treating patients, and knowledge of practice management and EHR software.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency
- 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
- At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital is preferred
- History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity
- Experience assisting physicians in surgery
- Experience diagnosing and treating patients
- Knowledge of practice management and EHR software
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