Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Fvortho Goplay; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fvortho Goplay in Illinois seeks a Licensed Physician Assistant to assist physicians and provide quality patient care. You will evaluate new patients, help determine treatment plans with the attending physician, and assist in surgery at hospital and ambulatory centers.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, IL license, NCCPA certification, CPR, and at least three years in Orthopedics.

Qualifications

• 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, preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assist

Documentation

Education

Accredited PA program

IL license

NCCPA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Location: Geneva and Elgin, IL
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Salary (depending on experience): $103,000 - $150,000/year

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, preferred