Physician Assistant-Pain Management

Description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and the comprehensive integrated care you need. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better.

Summary

A well-regarded pain physician specializing in interventional pain management and spine is seeking to add an additional Physician Assistant (PA) to their team. The practice is known for its emphasis on teamwork, communication and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Once trained, the new PA will work full time in the office, operate autonomously, and perform independent office-based procedures. The PA will collaborate exclusively with one physician and an established Nurse Practitioner (NP). The practice is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Contact us to see if you would be a great addition to our dynamic and cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Hospital/Surgical Activities
• Positions, preps and drapes the patient, as needed.
• Participates in on-call activities with assigned physician according to the Medical Center policy
  on allied health.
• Dictates H&P’s, consultations, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
• Other activities as assigned by physician.

Clinic Activities

• Perform joint aspirations/injections.
• Interprets x-rays.
• Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician.
• Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision. 
• Dictates clinic progress notes. 
• Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans
• Facilitate the non-operative, preoperative and post-operative care of patients
• Field patient phone calls on a rotating schedule

Performs other duties within the guidelines per department and policy within normal scope and characteristics of the sponsoring/attending physician’s practice and current clinical privileges.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; position requires lifting associated with patient
transfers (up to 50 lbs.); requires the ability to bend and stoop without difficulty; involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens; requires verbal/written communication ability in the English language; involves
exposure to weather elements and travel to all assoc. Hospitals and/or HOA facilities.

Requirements

Educational Requirements / Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity.
• Able to speak/write English language fluently
• Excellent “people” skills

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.