Orthopedic Sports Medicine First Assist PA Role- Downtown Chicago

Orthopedic Sports Medicine First Assist PA Role- Downtown Chicago - 21497777

We are looking for an experienced Sports Medicine Physician Assistant at our Downtown Chicago, Oak Park, and Oak Brook locations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by physician.
• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
• Documents all patient encounters and care provided in Electronic Health Record.
• Utilizes practice technology including but not limited to electronic health record, dictation, and outcomes tools to their full capability to ensure excellent patient care.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.
• Stays abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to this position.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
• Other duties as assigned

 Requirements:

• BA/BS, MS preferred; graduate of AMA accredited PA program
• Minimum three years experience as a PA, preferably in an orthopedic clinic setting
• Current Illinois state PA license
• Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current CPR Certification

Surgical PA Experience 

IL Licensed PA 

Flexibility to go to 3 locations