Physician Assistant: Independent, Collaborative Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our clinical team in Illinois. You will assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans, collaborating with physicians and other care professionals to deliver high-quality care. You will promote health, manage care, document in the EMR, and participate in quality initiatives.

Illinois license, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP are required or obtained within six months. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• National board certification from NCCPA.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire (if Illinois practice).
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines treatment plans; orders and interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes interventions.
• Manages conditions based on evidence-based care, risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and counseling for patients and families.
• Collaborates in an interdisciplinary team; escalates care when necessary.
• Maintains timely documentation in the EMR and compliant coding/billing.
• Facilitates coordinated care and communication among health team and community agencies.
• Performs procedures per specialty privileges where applicable.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives and meetings.
• Educates/new team members and seeks ongoing professional development.
• Maintains productivity, access, and quality metrics for safe patient care.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and assessment per department standards.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent worker

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our clinical team in Illinois. You will assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans, collaborating with physicians and other care professionals to deliver high-quality care. You will promote health, manage care, document in the EMR, and participate in quality initiatives.

Illinois license, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP are required or obtained within six months. No experience is required.