Orthopedic Surgery PA: Clinician & OR Specialist

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide professional patient care in orthopedic settings. You will assist surgeons in hospital and clinic environments, dictate progress notes, manage orders, and support rehabilitation and postoperative care.

The role requires certification as a PA, Illinois licensure, and at least two years in orthopedic care, with ACLS/CPR as desirable credentials.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency.
• Active Certification from NCCPA.
• Active Licensure as Physician's Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• ACLS desirable; current CPR required.
• At least two years of experience in orthopedic care.
• Experience assisting physicians in surgery.
• Knowledge of practice management and EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Surgeon by rounding on patients in the hospital as directed.
• Performs hospital consults as directed.
• Assists the surgeon with major and minor surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Coordinates patient care between the office and hospital, writing orders pre/post operatively.
• Coordinates patient discharge: prescriptions, instructions, discharge summaries and education.
• Dictates clinic progress notes, orders tests and develops treatment plans with physician approval.
• Performs joint injections/aspirations and interprets x‑rays.
• Applies casts and braces; removes staples, sutures and drains; follows department policies.

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with completed residency

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide professional patient care in orthopedic settings. You will assist surgeons in hospital and clinic environments, dictate progress notes, manage orders, and support rehabilitation and postoperative care.

The role requires certification as a PA, Illinois licensure, and at least two years in orthopedic care, with ACLS/CPR as desirable credentials.