Physician Assistant

Job Description

Responsibilities & Duties

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 treatments of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues

Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications

Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records

Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, and referrals

Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations

Order diagnostic tests as appropriate

Prescribe medications within scope of license

Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), 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 assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations

Other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualifications

Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)

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 covering physicians in addition to collaborating physician

Projects a positive image and has a Patients First attitude

Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable

*Must be able to manage patients on our weight loss program, perform pre-op physicals and treat primary care and urgent care patients*

Must be able to work 12 hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays at both our Willowbrook & Naperville locationsBenefits

Flexible scheduling

PTO

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits, CME and more!