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Physician Assistant ONLY - Orthopaedics - Hand Surgery, Full-time, Days

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Northwesternmedicine logoNorthwesternmedicine · Chicago, IL
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Required:
  • Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physician Assistant Programs
  • Physician Assistant in Medicine, Licensed (IL)
  • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
  • Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
  • Preferred:
  • Two (2) years of experience in orthopaedics
  • Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.Health insuranceVision insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work with two of our Hand surgeons. The APP will support the surgeons primarily in the clinic downtown, with some potential for operating room coverage, primarily at our River North Ambulatory Surgery Center. Schedule: M-F, days; no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call Essential Functions : Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise. Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise. Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care. Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Open to learning and exceling at new patient care tasks with/without feedback.

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