Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Fox Valley Orthopedics

$103K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Licensed Physician Assistant in Illinois with NCCPA certification and CPR certification.
  • Minimum three years of experience in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new patients and develop treatment plans with physicians.
  • Provide follow-up care for prior patients and administer appropriate treatment.
  • Assist in surgical procedures at the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center.
  • Conduct pre-operative education and routine post-operative care.
  • Provide weekend coverage for hospital rounds and participate in daily rounds.
  • Prescribe medications, including controlled substances.
  • Order and interpret lab work and diagnostic testing.
  • Document patient care thoroughly and accurately.
  • Complete hospital discharge summaries and admitting history and physicals.
  • Handle billing according to established procedures.

Benefits

  • BCBS Medical
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k/Profit Sharing
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Various voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Location: Geneva and Elgin, IL
Status: Full-time / Exempt
Salary (depending on experience): $103,000 - $150,000/year

Summary

Responsible for assisting the physicians in providing quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Perform office evaluation of new patients and determine treatment plans in conjunction with the attending physician.
  • Perform follow-up care for previous patients of the practice and treat appropriately.
  • Assist in surgery at the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center.
  • Perform pre-operative education and routine post-operative care.
  • Provide weekend coverage for hospital rounds and participate in daily rounds at the hospital.
  • Prescribe legend and controlled substances.
  • Order appropriate lab work and diagnostic testing. Monitor, review and interpret results of tests.
  • Accurately and thoroughly document care given to patients.
  • Complete hospital discharge summaries and admitting history and physicals.
  • Bill patients according to established procedures.

Education & Experience Required:
  • Graduated from an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois, certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and CPR certification.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in an Orthopedic setting, preferred

Benefits
  • BCBS Medical
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k/Profit Sharing
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Various voluntary benefits

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