Full Job Description
DESCRIPTIONThe Diamond Headache Clinic is seeking a Full Time Certified Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA-C). The candidate will perform at the proficiency level of an outstanding PA-C to provide exceptional medical care and treatment for patients of the Diamond Headache Clinic (DHC). The candidate will function under the supervision of a Partnering Physician(s) at DHC in accordance with the rules, regulations, and bylaws of the Medical Staff Office with the following responsibilities, including but not limited to: independently deliver clinical services to patients within the limits of their privileges; complies with DHC’s standards, policies, and procedures as defined by the employee handbook; contributes to patient satisfaction; participates in quality assurance and improvement; supports and participates in a team approach to the delivery of patient care within the outpatient clinic; fiscally responsible for the level of care prescribed/delivered and the appropriate utilization of resources; demonstrates the successful judgment and ability to serve appropriate unique needs of various patient populations and age groups.
DUTIESDuties include but are not limited to:
- AM unit rounds at the Diamond Headache Inpatient Unit at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago
- Assess patients’ health, their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
- Obtain and review both new and established patient histories
- Perform neurological exams
- Perform routine follow up visits of established patients
- Manage patients by phone, telehealth or MyChart (EPIC) or NextGen as appropriate
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and therapies
- Administer IV headache treatments
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
- Document patient diagnosis, history, treatment, progress, etc in EMR
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members
DAYS/HOURSWork Schedule: 4 x 10 (4 10hr Days) from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM + After-Hours Call once a week + Pre-scheduled Weekend Rounding/Call 1-2 times a month (you are given the following Monday off after weekend rounding)
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an approved or accredited PA program. Must provide proof of completion.
- Board Certification (NCCPA)
- Current State of IL PA License
- Current State of IL Controlled Substance (II III IV V) License
- Current DEA (II III IV V) Registration/License
- EPIC (EMR) and NextGen knowledge preferred
- Thorough and detailed patient documentation/noting in EMR
- Possesses functional capacity, motor and manual skills, speech, language, hearing and perceptual skills as needed to complete job obligations.
CONTACTTo learn more about us, please visit our website at www.diamondheadache.com. Please send resume to Jacquelyn Fernandez at [email protected]. For additional information or inquiry, you may reach Jacquelyn at (773) 388-6382.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DEA Certification (Preferred)
- Controlled Substance License (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations