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SalaryEndeavor Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider interested in Primary Care, Family Medicine responsible for assessing and managing the health and well-being of patients. Conducts extensive patient histories and examinations; orders medications, treatments and laboratory tests; records progress notes and writes discharge plans. Take advantage of this opportunity to join a comprehensive, fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to its academic mission, EMR analytics, and an exceptional patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except those that begin with the word "May.")
1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
2. Assesses and manages healthcare and physical well-being of patients under the direction of the Supervising Physician. Conducts medical histories and patient examinations, deemed appropriate by the Supervising Physician and in keeping with the Physician Assistant's education, training and experience. Assists emergency physicians by conducting patient re-assessments, with the required documentation countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this policy.
3. Reviews laboratory and diagnostic test results, evaluates condition of patient, and assists in the preparation of appropriate treatment plan as necessary. Reports evaluation to the Supervising Physician, and collaborates with physician in difficult and/or complex patient situations.
4. Instructs patients and families in proper healthcare, appropriate illness prevention measures, and home care in accordance with patient's physical condition and the Supervising Physician's plan of treatment.
5. Ensures appropriate documentation of patient related information is included in the medical record. Dictates patient evaluation, progress notes, etc. as necessary, to be countersigned by the Supervising Physician as defined in this policy.
6. Responds to complex questions from patients and family members, directs same to sources of additional information, and allays fears and apprehensions when possible. Acts as a resource to staff.
7. Performs routine therapeutic procedures, such as laceration repair, abscess drainage, wound debridement, intravenous access, splint application, and suture removal. May assist in other procedures, in accordance with the Supervising Physician's clinical privileges and the Physician Assistant's education, training, and experience.
8. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature, attends related seminars, conferences and the like.
9. Performs other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Required Education and/or Experience:
- Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant Program
- Minimum two years’ experience practicing in an Emergency Department (preferred) or Immediate Care setting. [Note that experience during training will not be counted as experience practicing.]
2. Required License and/or Certification:
- Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant licensure
- Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
At EEH, You'll Benefit From:
- Autonomy & Flexibility- Our approach allows you the freedom to develop personalized care plans, according to each patient’s unique needs, and structure your days/appointment times as you wish.
- Access- We boast a robust Specialty Care Network that ensures timely treatment and enables seamless care coordination at every stage of a patient’s journey.
- Team-based Support- Providers are backed by adequate, qualified clinical and administrative staff. Collaboration drives success in our motto: every patient, every time!
- Compensation & Benefits- We offer highly competitive compensation and incentives that reward your contributions, and comprehensive benefits (including CME reimbursement and matching 401k) designed to ensure you can take care of yourself and your family.
Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
