Physican Assistant

Great Lakes Orthopedics & Sports Medicine; Saint John; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-specialty healthcare group is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in Saint John. The role includes diagnosing and treating patients, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians. Ideal candidates should have a Physician Assistant license from Indiana and relevant clinical experience, with opportunities for career growth and continuing education. Attractive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Attractive base salary

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant clinical experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• Ability to perform clinical care activities, including lifting, in a provider office environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate diagnoses based on assessments conducted within the clinic setting.
• Examine and diagnose patients, and develop treatment plans.
• Document treatment plans in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and document guidance as needed.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Advanced assessment skills

Education

Physician Assistant license from Indiana

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Physician Assistant

Great Lakes Orthopedics & Sports Medicine PC (GLO) is a multi-specialty group with three locations in St. John, Crown Point, and Lowell, Indiana. We offer patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond. We are seeking a full-time Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work independently with physician oversight and an experienced support staff.

If you have compassion and a passion to help others, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, their families, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high-quality direct patient care in a clinical setting. You will assess and treat patients of various age groups, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate. Collaboration with a physician will help achieve the best health outcomes for our patients. The position also offers opportunities for career growth and continuing education.

Responsibilities include:

• Formulate diagnoses based on assessments conducted within the clinic setting.
• Examine and diagnose patients, and develop treatment plans.
• Document treatment plans in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and document guidance as needed.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Assist Orthopedic Surgeons during surgeries.
• Provide comprehensive and ongoing medical care for patients.

Initiate requests for laboratory tests and x-rays as appropriate. Prepare and document histories, physical examinations, and diagnoses. Prescribe medications as needed.

We offer an attractive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

The local area is ideal for young professionals and families, with attractive housing options, cultural offerings, and excellent schools. Located less than an hour from downtown Chicago, it offers the perks of the city without the high cost.

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the qualifications listed below:

• Physician Assistant license from Indiana.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Two years of relevant clinical experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and management.
• Ability to make independent care decisions based on best medical practices.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and internet research for clinical practice.
• Advanced assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to perform clinical care activities, including lifting, in a provider office environment.

Please contact:

Kris Kucer Dombrowski

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