Physician Assistant - General Surgery/Nights - Highland Park

nshs; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathways

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Wellness Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement

CME allowance

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Highland Park, IL, seeks a Physician Assistant for the inpatient General Surgery service. You will work under collaborating physicians to deliver care, take histories, perform exams, order tests, interpret results, and guide patients through treatment plans.

The role includes three 12-hour night shifts (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.), one Saturday per month, and rotating holidays. IL PA licensure, DEA license, a master's degree, and BLS/CPR are required; new grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• PA licensure in IL required; DEA license required.
• Master's degree in PA specialty.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year PA experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to inpatients in General Surgery under collaborating physicians.
• Take histories, perform exams, order imaging/labs, and interpret results.
• Instruct patients on therapies and pre/post operative care; document progress notes.
• Collaborate with health-care team to optimize patient outcomes and safety.

Skills

Surgical experience

New graduates welcome

Education

Master's degree in PA specialty

IL PA Licensure

DEA license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $66.12 - $92.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Physician Assistant - General Surgery
• Location: Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Hours: (3) 12-hour shifts on nights between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. One Saturday per month and rotating holidays required.
• Required Travel: Occasional travel to other sites may be required
• Inpatient Role

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Inpatient Department of General Surgery . Under the direction of the collaborating physician(s), provides care to patients. Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations, orders imaging, lab tests and diagnostic procedures and interprets results. Instructs patients on the prescribed therapeutic regimen and pre/post operative instructions. Maintains records and writes progress notes on status, treatments and procedures. Follows patients through their course of treatment in the hospital setting. Collaborates with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate. Demonstrates evidence-based practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice in the specialty. Assesses the learning needs of patients and families across the continuum. Employs strategies, interventions and teaching to promote, maintain, and improve health. Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. Promotes wellness and prevent illness and injury in various settings for individuals, families, and communities. Works autonomously and in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. Positively contributes to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service line goals. Supports the strategic plan of the organization. Adheres to all Endeavor Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• License: Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education: Completion of master's level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/CPR certification required
• Experience : One year of Physician Assistant experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical experience preferred

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Health Savings Account Options
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• CME allowance

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodatio