Full Time position as Physician Assistant needed at Gracious Health Medical Hospital in Joliet, IL.

We are excited to share with you a new opportunity to join a growing team within our Liver Transplant department. This is an inpatient and outpatient role, while also working in the OR. You will manage pre-operative and post-operative patients with a dynamic team of providers to give your patients world-class care.

Physician Assistant in a Surgical Liver/Abdominal Transplant position is part of a collaborative team model of care consisting of attending physicians, fellows, and a team who provide care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Schedule

• The role will be a 5-day work week with 8-hour shifts.

• Monday to Friday

• On-call time each month is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to the specialty.

• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and returning patients.

• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.

• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication

• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures, and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.

• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.

• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.

• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.

• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.

• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.

• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).

• Acts as a first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.

• Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.

• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.

• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.

• Recognizes situations that require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.

• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.

• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.

• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.

• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

• PA - Physician Assistant State License

• BLS - Basic Life Support and

• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
  
  

Salary

$140,000 - $180,000 a year + Full benefits

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay and well-deserved incentive bonuses

• CME reimbursement

• Comprehensive health

• 401k with matching

• Short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid malpractice coverage

• Upward career growth and professional development

• Supportive and appreciative culture

• Dental Insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Malpractice insurance

• Vision insurance
  
  
  

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