Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

WE ARE INSIGHT:
At
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago,
we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

*These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.*
GENERAL SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team, focusing on both in-person patient care as well as telehealth and remote patient monitoring. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to blend your clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about leveraging digital tools to proactively manage patient health, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient experience.

DESCRIPTION:
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conduct traditional Physician Assistant duties, including patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
* Utilize telehealth platforms and remote monitoring devices to conduct virtual consultations and monitor patient health remotely.
* Review and analyze data collected through remote monitoring devices, identifying trends, abnormalities, and opportunities for intervention.
* Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients, integrating both in-person and remote care modalities.
* Educate patients on the use of remote monitoring devices, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and self-management strategies to promote wellness and prevent complications.
* Communicate effectively with patients via telehealth platforms, providing ongoing support, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
* Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Current Illinois licensure as a Physician Assistant.
* Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
* Experience or strong interest in telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and digital health technologies.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage patients effectively in-person and remotely.
* Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities, with adaptability to evolving patient needs and technology solutions.
* Proficiency in telehealth platforms, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and remote monitoring devices.
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a remote team environment.
* Commitment to providing patient-centered care, promoting health equity, and optimizing patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Physician Assistant in primary care, urgent care, or a related clinical setting.
* Knowledge of chronic disease management, preventive care strategies, and population health principles.
* Familiarity with remote monitoring devices, wearable health technologies, and data analytics tools.
* Bilingual proficiency.

Benefits:
* Paid Sick Time – effective 90 days after employment
* Paid Vacation Time – effective 90 days after employment
* Health, vision & dental benefits – eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
* Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance – after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
*Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity*