Florida
Montana
Medina, Ohio
Nevada
Hamilton, Ohio
Mansfield, Ohio
California
Georgia
Tacoma, Washington
Colorado
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Posted: 16-Jun-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 276324
Job Number:
00126464Job Posting
: Jun 14, 2022, 9:06:48 PMClosing Date
: Jun 29, 2022, 4:59:00 AM Full-time A.M. P.M.Organization
: Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL
SURGERY
Applicants may apply for this positiononline or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: PARecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include thejob title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interestsyou.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papersmust be attached to the online application or must be includedwith your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference documentrequirements listed on the bottom of this posting.
JOB SUMMARY
The Surgery Physician Assistant (PA), incollaboration with a Surgery Physician, provides exceptional care to a diversesurgery patient population and provides support to other divisions of surgeryas needed. The PA in Surgery evaluatespatients and develops assessment plans, places orders and develops treatmentplans in the outpatient surgery clinics. The PA completes the preoperative assessment, assists the Surgery Attendingin surgery, and follows the patient post-operatively. The PA communicates with patients andfamilies regarding education for wound care, diet and exercise. The PA orders necessary supplies for theprocedures, performs outpatient procedures including but not limited tocasting, splinting, mole removal and punch biopsies. The PA demonstrates flexibility and teamworkto facilitate completion of duties and ensures patients are adequately preparedfor surgery. Performs all duties withthe legal guidelines of the Physician Assistant Practice Act and Cook CountyHealth policies.
Typical Duties
* Workscollaboratively with physicians, fellows/residents, nurses and other alliedhealth staff to provide all phases of high quality patient care for surgerypatients
* Providesindependent preoperative physical assessment, coordination of patient care andpatient management for a variety of surgery indications
* Ordersand interprets diagnostic tests to differentiate between normal variations andabnormal deviations; refers patients with abnormal results to consult with aphysician
* Performsdiagnostic and therapeutic procedures as delegated; performs simple surgicalprocedures including casting, splinting, management of wounds, incision anddrainage, suture and staple placement and removal, aspirations and injections
* Performsprimary surgery care in an outpatient independent clinic
* Prescribesand dispenses legal drugs and controlled substances as delegated
* Assesses,diagnoses and treats adult patients
* Providesand manages direct patient care
* Conductspatient's health needs assessments
* Obtainscomprehensive history and performs detailed physical examinations to determineaccurate diagnosis
* Ordersappropriate diagnostic tests or lab work necessary, i.e. x-ray, magneticresonance imaging (MRI), complete blood count (CBC), etc.
* Informsand effectively communicates patient test results and/or diagnosis
* Identifiesand communicates with collaborating physician any patient care issues; offersresearch guided recommendations for improvement initiatives if applicable
* Assistsin minor surgery and first assist in major surgery
* Developsand implements patient management plans in providing continuity of care
* Performsprocedures, treatments, and other subspecialty dependent modalities within thescope of the collaborating physician to improve patient outcomes
* Performspain management and understands when to administer appropriate techniques andmethods in Anesthesia, Advanced Wound Management, Diagnostic/Therapeuticprocedures Diagnostic Radiology Interpretation, Operative/Perioperative Care
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) Physician Assistant program
- Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or ability to obtain certification prior to starting employment
- Valid Physician Assistant license in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
- Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (ILCS) or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of starting employment
- Valid licensure with the Federal DEA or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of starting employment
Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- * Knowledge of proper hand hygiene and hand washing techniques
- * Knowledge of infectious control policies and procedures
- * Thorough knowledge of Physician Assistant practices and principles and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting
- * Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record
- * Excellent Physician Assistant clinical and technical skills
- Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical accuracy in measuring and dispensing medication
- * Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
- * Strong customer service and empathy skills
- * Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
- * Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
- * Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
- * Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
- * Ability to effectively communicate while maintaining HIPPA for Protected Health Information (PHI)
- * Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
- * Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
- * Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
- * Ability to function autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- * Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
- * Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
BENEFITS PACKAGE
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* Basic Term Life Insurance
* Pension Plan
* Deferred Compensation Program
* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
* You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
***Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.***
***Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date.***
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEMS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
