Physician Assistant - Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Zusammenfassung

The University of Illinois Chicago Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery in Chicago, IL is seeking a Physician Assistant. The PA will work under the supervision of a Plastic Surgeon to provide pre-, intra-, and post-surgical care, patient evaluation, and coordinating multidisciplinary care for plastic surgery patients.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, Illinois PA license, BLS, handling controlled substances, and NCCPA certification.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current Illinois PA license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Controlled substance licensure is required.
• National NCCPA certification is required.

Aufgaben

• Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients.
• Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients and develops care plans.
• Performs procedures according to scope of privileges and interprets tests and therapies.
• Prescribes medications, diets, supplies, and other home health aids per privileges.
• Maintains clear, accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated patient care.

Ausbildung

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Illinois PA license

BLS Certification

Controlled substance licensure

NCCPA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Physician Assistant - Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

Chicago, IL, United States

1043257

Physician Assistant - Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043257

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

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined basedon factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications ofthe selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and fieldor 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, LifeInsurance, 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.

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.

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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.