Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

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

Job summary

Fvortho Goplay in Geneva and Elgin, IL seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to support orthopedic physicians in patient evaluation and care. The role involves postoperative management, surgical assistance, and accurate documentation to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Applicants should hold an accredited PA degree with NCCPA and CPR certification; three years in orthopedics are preferred. The position is full-time with salary commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Licensed PA in Illinois with NCCPA certification and CPR.
• Minimum of three (3) years of orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Provide follow-up care and postoperative management.
• Assist in surgery at hospital and ambulatory surgery center.
• Order labs and diagnostic tests; monitor and interpret results.
• Document care and complete discharge summaries and histories.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant degree

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