Physician Assistant – PRN

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 are currently seeking a PRN Physician Assistant to work at our busy OrthoAccess Immediate Care Center located in Hinsdale,

Clinic Activities

1) Secure histories and perform physical exams

2) Interpret x-rays.

3) Order additional imaging such as CTs and MRIs

4) Apply casts, splints, braces, etc.

5) Prescribe medication

6) Perform aspirations/injections, digital blocks, joint reductions

Other Functions

1) Accurate and complete documentation of all patient visits

2) Occasional peer to peer review for MRIs he/she has ordered

3) Follow up calls as needed

4) Contact on-call MDs for guidance as needed

Requirements:

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency.
• 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 preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions about patient care
• History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity.
• Experience assisting physicians in surgery
• 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.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternate solutions or approaches to a problem.
• Use good judgment to determine if a problem requires consultation, referral or evaluation by the Supervising Physician or other health care professional.