Physician Assistant (PA)
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery
Salary 140,000 – 180,000 yearly
Degree Required Bachelors in Physician Assistant Studies
Position Type Full Time
Work Environment Outpatient Hospital Inpatient Facility Surgical Center
Location 60123, Elgin, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/03/24

Full Time position as Physician Assistant needed at Gracious Health Medical Hospital in Elgin, 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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