Neurosurgery PA — Part-Time Weekend Coverage

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant for the Neurosurgery department at Oak Lawn (Surgery: Neurosurgery). This zero-hour position requires active PA license and certification, with duties including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, diagnostic orders, and patient education within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation in the electronic medical record, collaboration with physicians, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active PA license and national board certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant.
• DEA registration prior to hire; Illinois controlled substances license prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and plans treatment appropriate for age and condition.
• Orders, performs, interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes interventions.
• Maintains accurate documentation in EMR and participates in coding/billing.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team and coordinates care.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Clinical Proficiency

Independent Work

EMR Proficiency

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Active PA License

National Board Certification

DEA Registration

Illinois Controlled Substance License

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as required

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant for the Neurosurgery department at Oak Lawn (Surgery: Neurosurgery). This zero-hour position requires active PA license and certification, with duties including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, diagnostic orders, and patient education within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation in the electronic medical record, collaboration with physicians, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.