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Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County Health and Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician within the scope of practice of the collaborating Emergency Medicine (EM) physician and in compliance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluates and treats undifferentiated patients in the ED and the Virtual Care setting.
  • Works in all areas of the ED including the Virtual Care setting under the supervision of the EM physician.
  • Performs appropriate and accurate emergency medicine specific history and physical examinations, initiates treatment plans including laboratory and radiograph ordering, reviewing the findings with the physician and completing treatment of the patient.
  • Performs appropriate emergency procedures including applying splints, suturing, slit lamp ophthalmologic examination, incision and drainage of simple abscesses, basic wound care, joint arthrocentesis, veno-puncture, arterial blood gases, lumbar punctures, dislocation reduction and other procedures indicated or delegated by the EM physician.
  • Works closely with medical and PA students rotating through the ED.
  • Presents Morbidity + Mortality cases when requested by attending physician.
  • Learns how to perform limited ED ultrasounds and may become credentialed as a Level III ultrasonographer.
  • Works eight (8), ten (10) and twelve (12) hours shifts in the ED and ED Virtual Care setting. Clinical hours will be day, evening and night shifts on weekdays and weekends.
  • Participates in research and quality improvement studies applicable to the ED as approved by the Chair of Division Chair.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment.
  • Valid Illinois State License as a Physician Assistant in Medicine or ability to obtain license prior to hire.
  • Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of Emergency Medicine experience as a Physician Assistant.
  • One (1) year of Emergency Medicine experience as a Emergency Fellow as part of a Physician Assistant training program.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and hand washing techniques.
  • Knowledge of infectious control policies and procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting.
  • Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills.
  • Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
  • Strong customer service and empathy skills.
  • Demonstrates good computer and typing skills.
  • Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times.
  • Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
  • Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPAA for PHI.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment.
  • Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
  • Ability to function autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction).
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature.
Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
  • Basic Term Life Insurance.
  • Pension Plan.
  • Deferred Compensation Program.
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).