Physician Assistant - Procedural Focus

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with strong ICU procedural experience to provide inpatient and procedural care at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. This full-time role supports hospitalist, surgical, critical care, and emergency medicine teams across LTACH and acute care settings.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PA program degree, Illinois PA license, NCCPA certification, and at least 2 years of procedural experience,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Illinois PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of procedural experience as a PA (hospitalist, surgery, critical care, or emergency medicine preferred).
• Proficiency in common inpatient procedures and comfort managing complex, chronically ill patients.
• BLS/ACLS certification required; procedural privileging will be supported.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams for complex medical and post-acute patients.
• Perform and assist with procedures (e.g., central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, suturing, lumbar punctures, and other invasive/minor surgical interventions).
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide daily rounding, manage acute changes in condition, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery, and preventive care.

Skills

ICU procedural experience

Clinical judgment

Teamwork & communication

Education

Physician Assistant program

Illinois PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Overview

Physician Assistant - Procedural Focus

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group.

Full-Time, Days & Nights

Holy Family Medical Center, a 178-bed long-term acute care hospital and a member of the award-winning Prime Healthcare family, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients with complex medical needs in Northwest Chicagoland. Be part of a mission-driven team that combines advanced resources with a commitment to community-centered healing.Position Summary

We seek an experienced Physician Assistant with strong ICU procedural experience to provide exceptional inpatient and procedural care. You will collaborate with physicians to manage complex cases, perform procedures, and support positive patient outcomes in a dynamic LTACH and acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams for complex medical and post-acute patients.
• Perform and assist with procedures (e.g., central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, suturing, lumbar punctures, and other invasive/minor surgical interventions).
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide daily rounding, manage acute changes in condition, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery, and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; current Illinois PA license and NCCPA certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of procedural experience as a PA (hospitalist, surgery, critical care, or emergency medicine preferred).
• Proficiency in common inpatient procedures and comfort managing complex, chronically ill patients.
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills.
• BLS/ACLS certification required; procedural privileging will be supported.

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf