Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedic department. The APP will provide inpatient orthopaedic care, including consult coverage, patient rounding, and first-assist duties in the operating room, with occasional outpatient clinic coverage.

Schedule is Monday to Friday. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, education for patients and staff, and active involvement in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing or a PA program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience may be considered).
• First Assist Certification for all APRNs.
• Current RN license in Illinois and APN license; certification as APRN by a national body; eligible for DEA and controlled substances license.
• Privileged and credentialed through Northwestern Medicine MSO.
• BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health status appraisals via history and physicals.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes and orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets labs and imaging.
• Evaluates patients to determine further health care needs.
• Delivers comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents care and education in the medical record; coordinates with other disciplines.

Skills

Acute care

Inpatient experience

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in PA studies

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistantto work in our Orthopaedicdepartment. This APP will be providing primarily inpatient Orthopaedic care, including consult coverage, patient rounding, and first-assist responsibilities in the operating room, with occasional outpatient clinic coverage as needed.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
• Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'.
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Qualifications

Requi red:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification)
• First Assist Certificationfor all APRNs
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• 1 year ofinpatient and surgical APP experience
• Orthopedics experience

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.