Physician Assistant (Orthopedic Surgery)

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree required; MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program.
  • Current Illinois PA license or willingness to apply for one.
  • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the medical team including physicians and assistants.
  • Assist the physician in both clinic and operating room settings.
  • Assess patient health status and recommend diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Leverage technology to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Provide delegated medical care from the physician.
  • Educate patients and families, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and interpret medical data.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education funding up to $2,500 annually.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer contributions and additional benefits like pet insurance and commuter benefits.
Full Job Description
Ready to join? We are looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to support Dr. Forsythe who specializes in minimally invasive techniques in sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder, knee, elbow surgery, and shoulder replacement. We are searching for a person that is excited to provide unparalleled customer service in the clinic, assistance in the OR, patient education and eager to work with a team of people dedicated to the care of patients. The position will require traveling at a combination of the following clinics located in Chicago, Oak Brook, and Munster, IN. Experienced PA's preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Close collaboration with existing team (Physician, PAs, MA and Administrative Assistants) • Assist the physician in clinic and operating room settings. • Assess patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. • Utilize practice technology including, but not limited to, electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care. • Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician. • Educate patients and families as appropriate and provides continuity of care. • Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. • Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. • Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. • Travel with Physician as required. • Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Requirements: • BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program. • Current Illinois PA license or willingly to apply. • Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. • Current CPR Certification. What's in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package. • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance. • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance. • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance. • 401(k) Savings Plan. • 401(k) Employer Contribution. • Pet Insurance. • Commuter Benefits. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA). • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP). • Tuition Reimbursement. • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized. • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

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