Physician Assistant

Grncoppell; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Grncoppell is seeking a Physician Assistant to support orthopedics with patient histories, exams, and first-assist in spine, sports medicine, trauma, and joint reconstruction. The role includes initiating treatment plans, interpreting diagnostics, and coordinating follow-up care.

You will educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, post-op recovery, and prevention, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and documenting all interactions per EMR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current state license (or eligibility) and NCCPA certification.
• Orthopedic or surgical experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong focus on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct histories and physical exams; assist in diagnosis and management of orthopedic conditions.
• First-assist in surgical procedures across subspecialties such as spine, sports medicine, trauma, or joint reconstruction.
• Initiate and monitor treatment plans, interpret diagnostics, and coordinate follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, post-op recovery, and preventative strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab specialists, and other care team members.
• Document all clinical interactions per EMR guidelines and compliance protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

AMA-accredited PA program

Illinois PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Required Experience:

• Required Experience 1
• Required Experience 2
• Required Experience 3

Required Education:

• Required Experience 1

Required Education:

• Required Experience 1
• graduate of AMA accredited PA program
• Current Illinois PA license

Position Description:

• Conduct thorough histories and physical exams, assist in diagnosis and management of orthopedic conditions.
• First-assist in surgical procedures across subspecialties such as spine, sports medicine, trauma, or joint reconstruction.
• Initiate and monitor treatment plans, interpret diagnostics, and coordinate follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, post-op recovery, and preventative strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab specialists, and other care team members.
• Document all clinical interactions in accordance with EMR guidelines and complianceprotocols.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current state license (or eligibility) and NCCPA certification.
• Prior orthopedic or surgical experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong focus on patient-centered care.