Physician Assistant at PRISM Vision Group Orland Park, IL

PRISM Vision Group; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HRCA

HAS

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

EAP

Commuter Benefits

401(k)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Gynecologic Cancer Institute of Chicago, a division of Affiliated Oncologists, is seeking a Physician Assistant for an in-office, full-time role in the Chicago Ridge, IL area with additional locations in Orland Park and Downers Grove.

The role involves assessing and managing gynecologic oncology patients, coordinating care, and supporting cancer treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, and related services. Prior oncology experience is preferred; NCCPA certification and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• 0–3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Previous experience in gynecologic oncology preferred.
• Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Initiate and document interventions; document responses and prescribe therapies as indicated.
• Perform procedures after appropriate training.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide education.
• Promote wellness and refer to community resources as needed.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and families.
• May promote/provide staff education.

Skills

NCCPA certification

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Join Gynecologic Cancer Institute of Chicago Employment Type: Full-Time In-Office Position Main Location: 10604 Southwest Highway, Ste 200 Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (other locations in Orland Park, IL & Downers Grove, IL) Join Gynecologic Cancer Institute of Chicago, A Division of Affiliated Oncologists as a Physician Assistant! GCI specializes in gynecologic oncology for women desiring treatment, including surgery and/or chemotherapy, in the suburbs of Chicago. Our AO colleagues specialize in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma, lung, breast, prostate, colorectal and head and neck cancers. Our physicians and staff are multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures after appropriate training.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
• May promote/provide staff education
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls.
• Evaluation and management of gynecologic oncology chemotherapy patients
• Evaluation and management of postoperative gynecologic oncology patients
• Surveillance cancer care and pelvic exams for gynecologic oncology patients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification required.
• 0-3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant required.
• 3+ years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant preferred.
• Previous experience in gynecologic oncology strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with chemotherapy strongly preferred.
• Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state required.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $150,000 per year full-time equivalent, based on experience, skills, education, certifications, etc.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.