Full Job Description
Physician Assistant
Location: Geneva, IL and Elgin-Lin Lor (must be willing to travel to multiple site locations: Barrington, Elgin, Algonquin – based on need)
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday: hours vary depending on office location – including evenings and Saturday rotation
Salary Range (based on experience): $45-$60/hr
Summary
Responsible for assisting the physicians in providing quality patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform office evaluation of new patients and determine treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician.
- Perform follow-up care for previous patients of the practice and treat appropriately.
- Assist in surgery at the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center.
- Perform pre-operative education and routine post-operative care.
- Provide weekend coverage for hospital rounds and participate in daily rounds at the hospital.
- Prescribe legend and controlled substances.
- Order appropriate lab work and diagnostic testing. Monitor, review and interpret results of tests.
- Accurately and thoroughly document care given to patients.
- Complete hospital discharge summaries and admitting history and physicals.
- Bill patients according to established procedures.
Education & Experience Required:
- Graduated from an accredited physician assistant program.
- Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois, certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and CPR certification.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an Orthopedic setting, including clinic and surgical experience.