Job Details
Physician Assistant (working with hand surgeon)
Location: Geneva, IL (must also be willing to travel to Elgin location)
Status: Full-Time
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday: hours vary depending on office location - including evenings and Saturday rotation
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, including clinic and surgical experience.