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

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

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401k/Profit Sharing