Physician Assistant - General Surgery/Nights - Swedish Hospital

Endeavor Health; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 128.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career Growth

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Options

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement Match

PTO & Holidays

CME allowance

Community Involvement

Descripción de la vacante

Endeavor Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA) for an inpatient General Surgery role at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL. The position involves night shifts (12-hour) and first-assist duties in emergent operations, with patient care from admission through discharge.

The ideal candidate holds IL PA licensure with DEA, a master’s PA program, BLS/CPR, and is prepared for a fast-paced hospital setting; new graduates welcome to apply and train.

Formación

• Licensed Physician Assistant in IL with PA licensure and DEA/Illinois Controlled Substance License.
• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Minimum one year PA experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply/train.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care in General Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery.
• Perform history, exams, orders, and progress notes in hospital.
• First-assist in emergent operations and complex cases.
• Collaborate with surgeons and health-care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to Endeavor Health policies and promote patient safety and quality care.

Conocimientos

Inpatient care

General surgery

First assist

Team collaboration

Educación

Master’s PA program

Descripción del empleo

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: Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) – General Surgery
• Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Hours: (3) consecutive 12-hour shifts on nights between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Sun/Mon/Tue OR Wed/Thu/Fri). Q4 Saturday coverage and 2 holidays per year required.
• Inpatient position

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Inpatient Department of General Surgery covering general surgery, urology, and vascular surgery patients. 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.

• Provide comprehensive health care services for a diverse patient population in close collaboration with a team of surgeons and APPs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat general surgery, urology, and vascular surgery patients.
• Provide surgical care for patients in various settings – emergency room, operating room, post-op, and non-op inpatient.
• First assist in emergent operations for general surgery, vascular surgery, urology, as well as first assist with cesarean sections.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, bedside wound debridement, I&Ds, difficult catheter placements, catheter irrigation, NGT placements, etc.
• Work collaboratively with various health care providers throughout the system

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 for Healthcare Provider certification required
• Experience: One year of Physician Assistant experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply/willing to train

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical experience preferred, but willing to train motivated individuals and new graduates

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.

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Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

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