Overview
Physician Assistant – Orthopaedics Jobs in Elk Grove Village, IL at MIdwest Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists
Job Overview
- You will be teamed with a senior orthopedic surgeon in the operating room, caring for patients admitted to the hospital and helping coordinate care for patients in the office and hospital setting.
Responsibilities
1. Philosophy – Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives – Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures – Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct – Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties – Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities – Shares input regarding short- and long-term goals of the facility
2. Work Quality – Performs duties in an accurate and organized manner – Adheres to policies and procedures in performance of duties – Ensures knowledge of job and asks questions when unsure – Completes duties within appropriate timeframes
3. Personal Attributes – Shows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendance – Displays good judgment – Cooperates and is flexible – Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image
4. Customer Service – Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians and co-workers – Presents good telephone skills – Responds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requests
5. Communication and Teamwork – Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitude – Presents good oral and written communication (documentation) skills – Promotes effective communication among the facility’s clinical areas, business office, and physician practices
6. Professional Competence – Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences – Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff – Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities – Welcomes suggestions and recommendations – Maintains current CPR certification – Maintains an IL states license, CS license, DEA license and is up to date on NCCPA requirements
7. Safety/Risk Management – Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities – Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure non-compliance to the Clinical Manager – Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
8. Duties – In the OR/Hospital: – Assisting senior ortho surgeons in the operating room – Responsible for closing wounds, prepping, draping, and wound care – Responsible for putting orders in for surgical cases and post-op orders and discharge instructions as well – Responsible for rounding on patients when admitted to hospital – Ensures a smooth day in the operating room by instructing nurses, techs and reps on planned surgical procedures – In the clinic: – Helps coordinate senior ortho surgeon on Monday and Wednesday – Taking patient histories, making sure their medical history is up to date – Helps data entry into EMR for patients including diagnosis, physical exams and treatment plans – Ensures that coding and billing are accurate before finalizing notes for the orthopedic surgeon – Has knowledge on how to prep patients for various types of injections as well as using the ultrasound machine – You will run your own clinic at least one day a week, seeing patients on your own in the office. These include follow-ups, post-ops, pre-ops, injections and new patients – Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flags – Urgent Care: – Seeing patients on a first come first serve basis – Responsible to come up with treatment plans, diagnostic orders, etc. – In the office: – Patient phone calls (MRI results, lab results, etc.) – Medication refills – Maintain CPR certification for the entire office
You will supervise Nurses, Medical Assistants and In-house X-Ray and MRI techs
Qualifications
Required:
Masters degree in Medical Science from an accredited PA Program – NCCPA certified – IL and CS states licenses as well as DEA licenses – Strong ethical and moral character references
Accuracy – Attention to detail – Timeliness – Organizational skills – Efficiency – Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks – Physical stamina for extra working hours, if needed.
Preferred:
Two years of previous operating room experience – Orthopedic experience preferred – Computer literacy
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Physician Assistant – Orthopaedics
Company: MIdwest Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
