Fox Valley Orthopedics
Physician Associate (Physician Assistant)
Fox Valley Orthopedics, Geneva, Illinois, United States, 60134
Physician Associate/Physician Assistant
Location: Geneva, IL (may also travel to additional locations)
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday: hours vary depending on office location - including evenings and possible Saturday rotation
Salary (depending on experience): $103,000 - $150,000/year
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.
Benefits
* BCBS Medical * Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Holiday Pay * 401k/Profit Sharing * Annual CME Allowance * Short-Term Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Various voluntary benefits
Location: Geneva, IL (may also travel to additional locations)
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday: hours vary depending on office location - including evenings and possible Saturday rotation
Salary (depending on experience): $103,000 - $150,000/year
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.
Benefits
* BCBS Medical * Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Holiday Pay * 401k/Profit Sharing * Annual CME Allowance * Short-Term Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Various voluntary benefits