Physician Assistant - Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery in Chicago, IL. The PA will provide pre-, intra-, and post-surgical care under the supervision of the Plastic Surgeon and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, IL PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS, and active controlled substance licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current Illinois Physician Assistant license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current controlled substance licensure.
• Current NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers to deliver patient care.
• Perform history and physical exams and develop care plans.
• Prescribe medications, diets, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aids or medications.
• Provide patient education and document care accurately.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams for integrated patient care.
• Assist in suturing and surgical procedures.
• Participate in clinical projects and registry data gathering.

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Illinois PA license

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

Controlled substance licensure

Job description

Physician Assistant - Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043257

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000.00-126,000.00.

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, & Cosmetic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Physician Assistant.

The PA is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising physicians in an area of clinical expertise within the PA's scope of licensure. As an integral member of a plastic surgical team, the Physician Assistant is responsible for the pre, intra and post-surgical care of plastic surgery patients, under the direct supervision of the Plastic Surgeon. This includes the evaluation, monitoring, diagnostic, and counseling and referrals of plastic surgery patients. "Direct supervision" shall be interpreted as the Plastic Surgeon being present in the same facility as the Assistant or within a reasonable travel distance of the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.
• Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
• Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
• Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges.
• Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible documentation regarding patient care in the medical record.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials.
• Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services.
• First and second assistance with suturing and other surgical procedures.
• Assist in clinical and basic science projects such as client reviews, implant retrieval studies, and registry data gathering.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Current controlled substance licensure required.
• Current National Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.