Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago


Joliet, United States Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC Full time

Job Type

Full-time

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.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team, work alongside a board-certified spinal surgeon with expertise in both orthopedic and neurosurgery. Contact us today to see if you are the perfect fit for this opportunity

Key Details:

  • Flexible Hours: Work schedule is five days a week with hours adjusted to meet the needs of the practice.
  • Travel: Position requires travel between our locations in Orland Park, New Lenox, and Joliet.
Responsibilities:

Clinic Activities
  • Secures histories and physical exams. Updates status of patients scheduled for recheck visits.
  • Interprets x-rays.
  • Order additional imaging such as CTs and MRIs
  • Performs hip and shoulder injections.
  • Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician.
  • Removes staples, sutures, etc.
  • Prescribes medication
  • Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision. Dictates clinic progress notes. Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans with physician approval.
Other Functions
  • Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls.
  • Accurate and complete documentation of all patient visits
  • Occasional peer to peer review for MRIs he/she has ordered
  • Follow up calls as needed
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.

Communication

Internal: Physicians, other P.A.s and N.Ps, administrators, clinical and non-clinical staff

External: Patients, families, outside referral sources/physicians, hospital personnel, vendors, regulatory/insurance personnel.

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 association Hospitals and/or HOA facilities.

Requirements

Educational Requirements / Qualifications and Experience
  • Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
  • Physician Assistant IL state licensure up to date
  • Training in orthopedic care preferred
  • 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
Qualifications and Experience
  • At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital.
  • Training in orthopedic care preferred (1-2 years experience minimum) but willing to train.
  • Ability to make independent decisions about patient care.
  • History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity.
  • Experience diagnosing and treating patients.
  • Working knowledge of managed care basics, and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population.
  • Knowledge of practice management and EHR software.
  • Able to lift and assist patients, as needed.
  • Must be a self-starter, highly organized with good time management skills.
  • Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to document/record information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization.
  • Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
  • Capable of prioritizing and organizing information to achieve a smooth flow of tasks in the office.
  • Ability to interpret and explain an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternate solutions or approaches to a problem.
  • Use of good judgment to determine if a problem requires consultation, referral or evaluation by the Supervising Physician or other health care professional.


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