Neurosurgery PA | 3 Shifts/Week, No On-Call

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team on a rotating schedule designed to balance coverage and flexibility, with three 12-hour shifts per week. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patient care, order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform procedures where allowed, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a PA license in Illinois, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, a Bachelor's Degree in Physician

Qualifications

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant
• Experience Required: No experience required

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team on a rotating schedule designed to balance coverage and flexibility, with three 12-hour shifts per week. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patient care, order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform procedures where allowed, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a PA license in Illinois, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, a Bachelor's Degree in Physician