Physician Assistant -TEMP Position

*LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME PROVIDER TO FILL IN FOR A FULL TIMER ON LEAVE FROM END OF FEB 2025- JUNE 2025* Expectations

• Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician
• Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and the use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
• Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, and referrals
• Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations or be willing to obtain certification
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribe medications within the scope of the license
• Facilitate evaluation of records by a physician(s), and peers, for quality and standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling
• Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands-on training and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) OR
• Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)(NCCPA)
• Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required.
• Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Willing to work with multiple physicians, and collaborating physician.
• Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude.
• Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable.
• DOT Certification Preferred or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to manage patients on our weight loss program, perform pre-op physicals, and treat primary care patients
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays at both our Willowbrook & Naperville locations